[Kristin1202]

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Hi..I’m 32 yrs old and a mother of 3 girls. I was diagnosed with GD four months ago. I feel like I’m living a nightmare and that I’m way to young to feel the way I do. I’m wiped me out physically, emotionally and mentally and have no clue what “normal” feels like anymore or if I will ever feel good again.

I’ve been taking Methimazole, Propranolol and Geodon for 4 months now and thought I would start feeling better but I don’t. I’m not sure whats more frustrating the way I feel or that not one person around me understands what I’m going through. The littlest things stress me out and my moods are all over the place that it’s only a matter of time before I push everyone away..I can’t even stand myself I’m sure nobody else can. I came across this site today, and feel relieved that there are people out there that know exactly how I feel. I’m hoping being on here will help with this roller coaster ride I’m on. Thank you:)

[Kimberly]

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Hello and welcome! You might be interested in this bulletin from the GDATF that looks at some of the mental/emotional issues that can occur when thyroid hormone levels are out of balance.

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http://gdatf.org/about/about-graves-disease/patient-education/whats-wrong-with-me/

Are you getting your levels tested regularly to see if the dosage of ATDs needs to be adjusted? Once you find that “sweet spot” dosage that gets your levels stabilized, you should start to feel more like yourself again.

Take care — and keep us posted!

[Kristin1202]

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Thank you so much I am going to check out that link. I get my levels checked every two weeks and they are all over the place. Of course my stress level is extremely high at this point in my life, I have a lot going on all at once so that does not help the levels at all. My Doctor is trying to lower my levels enough so I can have the radioactive iodine in October. It’s frustrating going through this but I’m told I’ll feel better once again..I hope so because I need my brain back..my attention and concentration is so thrown off I sit through green lights when I drive or forget where I’m going..It sounds funny to other people but it’s not to me anymore. I try to do as little as possible so I don’t get overwhelmed and I set alarms for everything because I have no concept of time anymore. I’m praying the end of this roller coaster ride is near. Thank you again:)

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