[Anonymous]

#1035635

In some cases they may be. Really has to be reviewed by a doctor though. It is becoming a standard practice in many states to test people admitted to the psych wards for thyroid disease.

There have been many cases of people diagnosed with psych problems having the problems caused by thyroid disease (not just Graves’) and got much better when their thyroid was treated.

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Jake
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[Anonymous]

#1119216

Hi there. I wonder if someone can help. My wife was diagnosed with Graves Disease around nine months ago and was put on Carbimazole. However, of late we have been experiencing problems in our marriage and she has become depressed. We have tried to talk our way through this, as couples do, but she seems to be laying all the blame for our/her problems at my door. Whilst I fully accept I’m far from perfect, I don’t feel I can accept all the blame for things and believe me I’ve tried to look at things as objectively as possible. I love her so much and want things to be ok and will do all I can to make this so, including conselling etc. However, is it possible that some of her emotional traumas and feelings of unhappiness and dissatisfaction could be caused to hormone imbalances, even though her medical condition in terms of the main symptoms seem to be under control and she is feeling well? I feel like I can’t ‘do right, for doing wrong’ right now and will do anything to try and resolve things. I’d really appreciate any help/advice that anyone can give. Many thanks.

[Anonymous]

#1119217

Hi, I would say a big fat YES, to your question. I’m not married and although originally diagnosed with graves I have now been told that I don’t have it, I just had thyroiditis. The cause may be different but the symptoms are the same, and depression, disatisfaction, panic attacks, all that kind of thing are all connected to the imbalance of hormones that your wife has had. I was stable for about 2 months before I began feeling depressed and stuff, and although my thyroid was fine, I had to go on anti-depressents to help me out. The body and mind go through such a trauma, it’s natural that she feels this way. I’d suggest that she goes and sees her doctor. They can outline her options for help. I know it’s extremely hard, but she must keep reminding herself that she WILL feel better and until then she just has to ride it out, and not make any major life decisions while she’s still adjusting and healing. It takes time. Time, time, time. She’s not alone and neither are you. We all can relate to your situation one way or another. I hope this helps.
Danielle

[Anonymous]

#1119218

Yes David, there will be a time that you feel better. However, we just never know how long it will take. It seems to a different timeframe for each person. There was a time when I felt the same way you do now. But I did begin to feel better.

I still have my days, and when I do, if I can, I take time out to take care of myself. Just some point in the day where I find something to do that I enjoy, and it may be just for a few minutes at a time. I also try to keep my weekends free, that is when I do the best of the housekeeping, maybe at nap, and I always have homework to do. I’m a adult who has returned to school. I also just got done doing my internship since I’m in my last quarter of school. Finally! There has been many times when I worked part time during this. So, that is why I keep my weekends free.

Years ago I never thought this would be possible, but finally it was. Hang in there, it will happen to you. Meanwhile keep reading the posts here and post yourself. This sure did help me.

Also you should stay away from the supplements, other than regular vitamns. They are a waste of money, plus there can be things in them that could cause you problems. Check with your doctor as to what he would want you take.

Diane B On-Line Facilitator

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