[Kimberly]

#1061995

Hello – You are correct that a month after surgery, you have probably not found the "sweet spot" of replacement hormone that will allow you to function optimally. And having our thyroid hormone levels out of whack can absolutely affect concentration…which would certainly impact decision-making ability as well. I don’t know if you’ve seen this article, but it is very well written and explains some of the emotional and cognitive issues that tend to come with Graves’ Disease. The good news is that these issues usually resolve once our thyroid hormone levels are back to normal.

http://www.ngdf.org/cms/modules/files/u … 784485.pdf

In the meantime, if there is a particular decision you are struggling with, do you have a trusted friend or family member who could serve as a sounding board? Also, I personally find that putting things in writing can be useful…there is something to be said for a good old-fashioned "pro" and "con" list! ” title=”Very Happy” />

Take care!

[SallyB62]

#1017977

I am still new to this bulletin board, but grow even more thankful each day after reading old and new posts. Wish I had found this site years ago.

I am gaining an understanding of the psychological toll and roller coaster that happens with GD. Apparently I was on that ride and didn’t know it.

Problem is, now I do not trust myself to make really big-tough decisions. Is it the Grave’s anxiety or me making the decision? I just had a total Thyroidectomy on 03-25-2011, so I’m probably not levelled off yet.

Anyone else struggle with this?

Michele

[SallyB62]

#1061996

Kimberly,

Thank you for your advice. Since reading all the posts about emotional lability and all, I have been consulting people more. Apparently, us Grave’s people don’t always realize that we are making bad decisions.

Michele

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