January has been designated as Thyroid Awareness Month by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. One of the reasons we want to talk about thyroid dysfunction here on the depression site is that in some cases depression symptoms are really caused by thyroid problems. We are going to talk about some of the physical and mental manifestations of thyroid dysfunction so that you can discuss any of these symptoms with your doctor. In some cases diagnosing and treating thyroid disease...
Thyroid And Depression Symptoms
Featured Health Expert
More information on "Thyroid And Depression Symptoms"
From Our Experts
EXPERT
Is it depression or your thyroid?
By Deborah Gray, Health Expert
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... Read more »
EXPERT
Depression and Thyroid Disease
By Deborah Gray, Health Expert
Did you know that Linda Ronstadt, Mary-Louise Parker, Oprah, Kim Cattrall and George and Barbara Bush have thyroid disease? Probably not.... Read more »
EXPERT
Is it Your Thyroid or ADHD?
By Merely Me, Health Expert
We have been getting more member questions lately about whether or not thyroid problems could cause symptoms of ADHD or if there is any... Read more »
EXPERT
Symptoms of Depression: Irritability
By Merely Me, Health Expert
Do you ever feel cranky, super-sensitive, impatient, snappish, crabby, moody, want-to-bite someone’s head off, annoyed, surly, grouchy,... Read more »
EXPERT
Oprah Endorses... the Thyroid
By Amy Tenderich, Health Expert
Republished with permission from DiabetesMine.com. Oprah's got a new pet project: thyroid disease. Yup. Early last week, Oprah... Read more »
From Our Sources
Depression Issues: What are the causes of depression and the r...
Altered neurotransmitter (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) levels are responsible for clinical depression symptoms in many people. Diets low... Read more »
Depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Blues; Gloom; Sadness; MelancholyHome CareIf you are depressed for 2 weeks or longer, you should contact your doctor, who can offer treatment... Read more »
Depression
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Depression is a medical disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, guilt, and a general loss of interest in life,... Read more »
Depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short... Read more »
Major depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder Treatment In general, treatments for depression include: ... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
