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Suffering From Depression. Taking Levothyroxine For Thyroid. Is Depression Associated With Thyroid?
IS THERE ANY SIGNS OF DEPRESSION ASSOCIATED WITH A THYROID CONDITION. MY DR. JUST STARTED ME ON LEVOTHYOXION IN DEC. AND ABOUT A MONTH AGO I HAVE NOTICED THAT I CRY AND AM SAD MORE MOST OF THE TIME. I ALSO JUST RETIRED AFTER CHRISTMAS AND WENT SOUTH FOR 3 MONTHS AND NOW AM BACK HOME. MY HUSBAND WAS KILLED 7 YEARS AGO THIS JUNE AND I JUST CAN'T SEEM TO GET OVER IT. I GO TO CHURCH BUT END UP CRYING ABOUT EVERY SUNDAY AT CHURCH.
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
Hello
Welcome to health care magic
I can understand your situation. I appreciate your effort to seek online support.
You are probably suffering from "major depression".
Hypothyroidism is known to cause depressive symptoms. Even if thyroid status is normal, levothyroxine is helpful in depression. For this consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation. Following treatment strategies would be helpful-
1) Antidepressants like SSRIs (escitalopram, sertarline, paroxetine etc)
2) Antianxiety agents like clonazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam etc
3) Psychotherapy/ Counselling sessions
4) Relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, deep breathing etc
Hope it helps
Good luck
Regards
Dr. Gourav Monga
Consultant Psychiatrist
Welcome to health care magic
I can understand your situation. I appreciate your effort to seek online support.
You are probably suffering from "major depression".
Hypothyroidism is known to cause depressive symptoms. Even if thyroid status is normal, levothyroxine is helpful in depression. For this consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation. Following treatment strategies would be helpful-
1) Antidepressants like SSRIs (escitalopram, sertarline, paroxetine etc)
2) Antianxiety agents like clonazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam etc
3) Psychotherapy/ Counselling sessions
4) Relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, deep breathing etc
Hope it helps
Good luck
Regards
Dr. Gourav Monga
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Hypothyroidism is indeed frequently associated with depression. It is likely that your thyroid problem is the underlying cause or the precipitating factor for your depressive symptoms.
Since you seem to be having prominent depressive symptoms, and since you also seem to be in a stressful situation, i would advise you to see a psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication and psychological therapies, which will help you come out of this depressive phase. So, please don't hesitate to seek help.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Hypothyroidism is indeed frequently associated with depression. It is likely that your thyroid problem is the underlying cause or the precipitating factor for your depressive symptoms.
Since you seem to be having prominent depressive symptoms, and since you also seem to be in a stressful situation, i would advise you to see a psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication and psychological therapies, which will help you come out of this depressive phase. So, please don't hesitate to seek help.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Hi,
thanks for using health care magic.
i have gone through your available history.
yes, depression is many times associated with Hypothyroidism but it may occur as two separate entity.
In your case, if you are having symptoms of depression since 7 years, than it is separate from Hypothyroidism.
You should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and treatment.doctor may prescribe you anti depressant drugs like escitalopram, peroxetine or sertraline.
You may also be benefited with psychotherapy/counselling.
Meanwhile you cans tart stress management and relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation or self motivation or breathing exercise.
thanks
thanks for using health care magic.
i have gone through your available history.
yes, depression is many times associated with Hypothyroidism but it may occur as two separate entity.
In your case, if you are having symptoms of depression since 7 years, than it is separate from Hypothyroidism.
You should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and treatment.doctor may prescribe you anti depressant drugs like escitalopram, peroxetine or sertraline.
You may also be benefited with psychotherapy/counselling.
Meanwhile you cans tart stress management and relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation or self motivation or breathing exercise.
thanks
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