Hi I'm New!

[thyroid77]

My name is Candyce, and I have Anxiety and an OverActive Thyroid.

[thyroid77]

I was diagnosed in 2007 during my daughter's pregnancy. I had a thyroid storm.

[johnmawson]

Hi Candyce, glad you've made it to this forum :)

I know this may be a bit presumptuous, and I'm really just taking a guess, since I don't know anything about your anxiety.
But do you think that your hypothyroidism is the cause of your anxiety?

I only know that there is a very strong link between the two.
"The thyroid hormone is directly linked to the regulation of very important neurotransmitters. From GABA to serotonin to norepinephrine, thyroid hormone plays a crucial role in their creation and regulation.

When your thyroid hormone is not functioning properly, these neurotransmitters tend to go haywire, causing not only anxiety, but also frequent panic attacks. This is made worse by the physical symptoms that are often associated with hypothyroidism, often causing people to worry that something is wrong with their health.

Hypothyroidism is far more common in women than men, and the risk increases as you age. Also, some people with hypothyroidism experience an increase in panic attacks and anxiety unrelated to the hormone, as a result of fear over the physical effects of the thyroid. Recall that stress itself may contribute to hypothyroidism, so in some cases thyroid issues may be the response to anxiety, not the cause."


My suggestion to you, because I've seen my dad cure his thyroid problem (he has under active thyroid, but both under and over are treat the same)
would be to start taking the Spirulina, and other natural supplements for overactive thyroidism. Consult with your DR first!
But see how that goes, maybe that will lighten the anxiety burden, or possibly remove it. I'm not sure, only you can try and find out.

Also I'm really into the belief of juicing raw vegetables and fruits. And I'm putting together a LOT of stuff on my website right now about it, and recipes for certain conditions etc.
I don't have one on there for overactive thyroid (yet).
But these are the fruits/veggies that I know are super effective for it
Spirulina, chlorella, blue-green algae, cranberry and other berries, radish
Also LOTS of leafy green vegetables, carrots, cucumbers and green herbs, which act as natural body cleansers and detoxifiers.

Hopefully this helps :)

Best,

John
(My website link is on my page)