Hi There,
I’m back today talking about the important topic of thyroid function and how it’s related to depression. Last time I spoke about the symptoms of low thyroid function. Today I’m going to tell you how mild thyroid failure often goes overlooked in those suffering from depression. I know you’ll find this interesting (and helpful)!
Some insider knowledge: Low thyroid function and depression
Extremely low thyroid function also known as overt hypothyroidism is rarely seen in people suffering from depression. In fact, only mild or subtle thyroid abnormalities are observed with depression. These mild defects however, are clinically important!
Patients with Depression and Mild Thyroid Failure are more likely to have:
- Recurrent Depression
- Longer Disease Duration
- Higher Number of Episodes of Major Depression
- Higher Number of Suicide Attempts
- Problems with being Overweight.
The tragedy is that these mild problems with the thyroid are often not picked up by health professionals. But when they are diagnosed and treated with the right amount of thyroid hormones, patients are known to recover from their depression (yes its true), or at least respond better to anti-depressant medication.
If you’re wondering if you have any symptoms of low thyroid function, and whether it could be an important physical cause for your depression- answer the secret questions that I reveal in my free depression report. To get your copy visit www.breakingfreefromdepression.com/free-report.
All the best.
Janelle
Dr Janelle Sinclair
P.S. I just wanted to let you know about a seminar that I’m giving in a couple of days. I’m very excited about it. It’s going to be at a Women’s conference where they expect up to 3000 delegates. I’m going to share about the physical causes of depression and how to treat them with natural therapies. I really hope and pray that the message I present gives hope, help and health. Think of me! I’ll let you know how it goes shortly.
