Are you depressed?

Depression and hypothyroidism are two peas in a pod. Unfortunately, the depression goes non-diagnosed along with the malfunctioning thyroid. Hypo people experience a gradual decrease in energy and start having other symptoms like:

• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Panic attacks
• Brain Fog
• Lack of ability to concentrate

A smart doctor will test for abnormal readings in a TSH test indicating hypothyroidism. A brilliant doctor will test for T4, T3, TPO, Reverse T4, D3 levels, B12, Iron, Ferritin. (Post continues after the coupons.)

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Usually after a 3 months course of a thyroid hormone replacement therapy, a patient will experience more energy and ability to resume their work and social lives like they once used to.

Example of some thyroid prescriptions:

• Synthroid
• Tirosint
• Armour Thyroid

Unfortunately for many, the thyroid prescription isn’t sufficient to clear away depression. What are the signs of depression?

• Lethargy
• Insomnia
• A disconnect from social interactions
• Thoughts of suicide
• Persistent gloomy thoughts
• Changes in appetite
• Inability to focus on things
• Forgetfulness
• Rage
• Uncontrolled outbursts
• Lack of sex drive

Lack of thyroid hormone in the brain will cause this. T3 is the power hormone that has been shown to regulate the levels of serotonin in the brain. In particular, T3 is found in the limbic system, a part of the brain that regulates emotions. The limbic system is a set of brain structures located on both sides of the thalamus, immediately beneath the cerebrum.

Limbic System

Not enough T3 in your brain, your serotonin levels drop, leading to depression.

Psychiatrists will test for TSH to see if a treatment plan for depression should include a prescription for a synthetic or desiccated thyroid hormone. Many times, a patient will have better results from depression if they are prescribed a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for six months to one year. After which they may be taken off the SSRI unless the depression comes back, then a longer course will be prescribed.

If you experiencing depression, lack of energy, and anxiety, speak to your health care provider and ask them to perform a physical test; feeling the thyroid for abnormality, and lab work to see what your thyroid levels are.

Don’t put up with the medical runaround. Ask specifically for thyroid tests to see if you are hypothyroid if your main complaints are fatigue, anti-social, brain fog, etc. Might as well rule out or confirm hypothyroidism.

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What happens if my thyroid levels are in “range?”

This is where it get sticky. You have all the symptoms for hypothyroidism and your lab tests come back as normal. So frustrating! I was complaining about symptoms for years before I was diagnosed. If you find yourself in the pre-diagnosed hypothyroid phase, you can consult with a functional doctor that believes in the Wilson Temperature Syndrome philosophy. That doctor will treat symptoms and not just lab tests by prescribing T3 hormone replacement only; not with T4.

You can learn more about the Wilson Syndrome and how to find a physician who has trained with Dr Wilson by going here. HERE

You deserve to feel your very best and you have to feel your best to properly navigate through this hectic life. Be your own best advocate. Demand to feel normal.

Thanks for reading,

Terry Ryan

Health Blogger

Terry Ryan