depressionIn America, about 21 million of people are suffering from Depression. The common symptoms of depression as provided by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMF) are:



1. Constantly sad or anxious mood.

2. Feeling hopelessness, helplessness, guilty, worthlessness.

3. Lacking interest in hobbies.

4. Thought of death, suicide attempts.

5. Physical symptoms such as decreased energy, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, chronic pain.



It is quiet easy to diagnose depression, resulting in high annual profits with sale of anti-depressants. It is interesting to know that the symptoms of depression are exact as to the untreated hypothyroidism.



Thyroid, if not functioning properly, results in slow thinking, depression, fatigue, headaches, eye and neck problems etc. and might cause depression, leaving the symptom of suicidal thoughts and attempts.



People experiencing depression can get thyroid treatment as some of the depression are caused by thyroid imbalances.



It cannot be said that depression and hypothyroidism are separate. But a patient after having thyroid treatment can take appropriate measures to reduce depression, such as:



• Refer to mental health professional expert.

• Use talk or cognitive therapy.

• Self care by doing exercises and herbal supplements.

• Prescribed medication.



Via: drhotzeblog