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Is it depression or your thyroid?

In the twelve years that I've been writing about depression, I have often included the caution that it is very important to have a complete physical examination to eliminate any underlying conditions that might be causing the depression. Chief among these conditions that can cause depression is thyro...
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Carrie
6/25/07 8:32pm

I was diagnosed with depression over 10 years ago. During a hospitalization last December, they found a thyroid problem to boot. Keeping it all sorted has been a nightmare!


I have started a blog myself - please take a look at it and give me your thoughts.


http://www.thiscrazyidea.blogspot.com

7/ 4/07 12:57pm
Carrie,

It's great. Very thoughtful and really wonderful questions.
5/27/10 2:29pm

I have both conditions. Discovered thyroid condition when having trouble getting pregnant 14 years ago. Then,developed prenatal depression with subsequent pregnancy. Been treated for depression and anxiety since child was born~painful but totally worth having child.

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