My moods have been on a rollercoaster ride lately. I feel overwhelmed and like my emotions are outside of my control. I’ve always had the occasional episodes of anxiety and not feeling up to par, but it seems to have reached a boiling point lately. After seeing my doctor, I found out that I have been dealing with thyroid depression over the last year or two.
It makes so much sense now that I know what has been going on. My thyroid levels were off and they believe it is the culprit of all these intense moods swings, emotional highs and lows, lack of energy, and inability to find joy in activities that used to bring me excitement. There was no single moment where it all clicked together for me; rather small things starting adding up until suddenly the bigger picture made sense.
I am beginning treatment for my thyroid issue, along with continuing to use lifestyle strategies such as exercise and meditation that help keep my moods stabilized when I am feeling low. It’s comforting to know there are solutions available and it’s helping me better understand how to handle depressive episodes should they come again in the future.
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Hey there, I’m so glad to hear that you’ve found some answers and are taking steps to manage your thyroid depression. It can be really tough to navigate those intense mood swings and lack of energy, but it sounds like you’re on the right path with treatment and lifestyle strategies. I’ve also found that exercise and meditation really help me when I’m feeling low, so it’s great that you’re incorporating those into your routine. Just remember to be patient with yourself as you work through this. It’s a process, but it’s great that you’re finding comfort in knowing there are solutions available. Keep taking care of yourself, and know that you’re not alone in this.
Hey, I can totally relate to what you’re going through. It’s awesome that you’ve taken the steps to figure out what’s been causing these intense mood swings and lack of energy. I know it’s tough, but you’re doing great by starting your treatment and using lifestyle strategies like exercise and meditation. It’s really comforting to know that there are solutions out there, and it’s amazing that you’re already feeling more equipped to handle any future depressive episodes. Keep being proactive and taking care of yourself - you’re on the right track and things will get better!
Hey! I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been going through all of this. It’s great that you were able to get a diagnosis for what’s been causing all these mood swings and low energy. It’s such a relief when things start to make sense, isn’t it? It sounds like you’re taking all the right steps by starting treatment for your thyroid issue and using lifestyle strategies like exercise and meditation. It’s really inspiring to see how proactive you are in taking care of your mental health. I’m glad you’re finding comfort in knowing that there are solutions available and that you’re learning how to handle depressive episodes in the future. Keep taking care of yourself and reaching out for support when you need it. You’ve got this!