[Anonymous February 25, 1998 at 11:58 pm Post count: 93172]

#1152466

You are not alone and certainly, not crazy!
Many graves patients take anti-depressants.
Nothing to be ashammed of either. Helps get you through the tough periods. Ask you doc about putting you on some, jst a mild one.
It definately helps!

JAN

[Anonymous February 26, 1998 at 2:16 am Post count: 93172]

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hi everyone-

You have your up days and your down days, and this is one of those down days…

A friend of mine called yesterday, concerned that I hadn’t been out and about with the gang for quite some time. I never really thought about it, but I have been shutting myself off from friends, family, and co-workers. None of them understand what I feel like. Most think I should be on anti-depressants rather than anti-thyroid drugs. I’ve been told by my doctor that my anxiety and moods should be more under control with the meds, but how long is this going to take? I know there are so many people with worse symptoms and more difficult situations, but I really feel like my life is just slipping away and I just sit here idle and brood.

I’d really hate to go on anti-depressants but if they can get me out of this black hole, maybe I’ll look into them. Any input? Am I wacko for thinking of taking anti-thyroids and anti-depressants? Thanks for being here, and letting me ramble.

[Anonymous February 26, 1998 at 9:01 am Post count: 93172]

#1152467

Dear Scooter
Well,if your off your stick thinking about taking anti-depresents I must really be far gone as I have taken anti-depresents for about 3 years now and its the best thing I have ever done for myself and I was feeling just like yourself before I started them. I take zoloft and if I didn’t I would be in bed away from the world,not even coming out to eat,been there and did that,so good luck in your choices.

[Anonymous February 26, 1998 at 10:29 am Post count: 93172]

#1152468

I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one feeling the way you do. Why is it that depression is only considered a symptom of hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism? I’ve seen described anxiety or nervousness described, but not depression. Depression tends to run in my family anyway. I’ve been having a rough run of it lately too. I’m wondering if my levels are back up, six months ago the endo halved my PTU amount. I go back next week for another check-up and I won’t be surprised if I have to get the amount back up again. To top it all, I’m having some relationship problems at work and just found out yesterday I didn’t get a job I interviewed for. I hope things get better for you real fast!

[Anonymous February 26, 1998 at 2:22 pm Post count: 93172]

#1152469

By all means… do it. I have the same problem on the anti thyroid drugs. I am on a mild anti-depressant. I feel much better now.

[Anonymous July 10, 1998 at 7:58 pm Post count: 93172]

#1152470

HI
I will give it a try and see what happens. Thanks for the tip.
Wanda

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