I was dx'd hypo over a year ago. I am taking .075 levoxyl and have tested at 1.64 last TSH reading. But my problem is that I am always angry. At my husband, kids, work, the world. Is this caused by being hypo? Or is there something else going on? Just seems that I can't handle all the stress: working, being a mother AND, yes, a father most of the time, to my kids ( 8 yo and 22 mo). I have little time for myself and just feel that when it is my time to relax, I just can't. I think my h is going through midlife crisis and he is taking it out on me. (Verbal and sometimes "light" physical abuse). Is he causing me to be this way, or is my thyroid causing me to overreact?

I also have bouts of loss of memory. Seems I think I have done or said something and then, maybe I really didn't. Explain that one.

ANY input into this realm, anger, will help. I need to know if I should seek medical attention for possible depression or chemical imbalance.

Some days are real bad...and some days are good.



[This message has been edited by miller01 (edited 10-31-2002).]

Oh YES. I'm always more moody when my levels are off, or I just get lazy and don't take the meds. ALWAYS. Actually, that is one of the indicators to me when something is wrong, is when I just start to get cranky. For me, I think I am just sooo tired from thyroid not working that I get cranky. I say the thyroid is the root of all evil in the body. :-)

Welcome, miller01. Anger is a HUGE problem for me when I'm Hypo, and was a lifelong problem before I was treated for thyroid disease. I find that I'm extremely volatile (and then become very depressed) when my levels are off. I also have a big swing about 5 weeks into a dosage increase, just prior to a return to what I consider a "normal" emotional range for me.

Exercise is helpful, as is deep breathing. Sometimes, just acknowledging that I'm having an anger swing will help it to subside.

Memory loss or "brain fog" is also a symptom of Hypothyroidism. Perhaps the 0.075 mg Synthroid is not quite enough hormone for you. Most adult females feel best when their TSH is at or below 1.0, so a TSH of 1.64 may still be slightly Hypo for you.

Can you ask your doctor for a trial increase in your meds? If he/she resists, say that you recognize that your levels are in the lab's normal range and that a slight increase will keep you within the normal range but you'd like to see if it will help your symptoms.

Thyroid disease does quite a number on our emotions and our brains. It's hard work, but hopefully you and your family can keep open lines of communication during the process of becoming balanced. Don't be afraid to seek counseling if you're feeling overwhelmed. A little input from an impartial source can really help.

I have this problem. I feel so bad cause I am constantly nagging at my husband or kids, I somehow feel cheated having this disease. My once vibrant self has been taken over by a lethargic overweight monster. I used to be such a happy person at one time and any Dr that tells me its age and not this stinkin thyroid problem is just as crazy as I am.
I feel guilty much of time for being so miserable when in reality I have everything to be thankful for(a roof over my head, food on the table, a family who loves me despite the monster I have turned into etc...). So this just goes to show you that thyroid problems play a big role in mood. Sad but true, and it would be great if some Dr's would be more understanding of that instead of writing a prescription for synthyroid and thinking thats the answer. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown.gif

Hello, I am new to the boards. I have had hypo since I had my last child. (almost 3 years) Speaking about the anger issue, I thought I was just an overwhelmed mother, who works and has a husbad who travels more than he's home. I have 2 children (15 months apart) and work full time. We recently moved out of state to a completely unknown town and state. We have no family or support here. I ma alone more that I am with my husband. It has been a change to say the least. But to get back to the anger issue, I thought I was going crazy.. But my DR put me on 0.075 Synthroid and 10mg of Celexa (anitdepresant). Could I be taking an unnecessary drug for a thyroid related problem? I relate so much to the monster you've spoken of. I could feel my body get hot and I thought I'd hurt somebody. I am not a violent or angry person. But the Celexa helpas me step back and take a minute to evaluate the situation before I respond. (with young children that it invaluable). I have wanted to ask my DR to increase my meds because I still feel sooo tired all the time. Bbut I didn't think I caould do that.
Thaks for listening,
Margaret

To all,

Hi! I understand the anger we can feel at the loss and injustice of this illness.

It is IMPERATIVE to take the med regularly. DO NOT skip it or be lazy about taking the med, IF you care about getting well. You are just shooting yourself in the foot and blaming other issues for it, if you do not take your thyroid. Your health is your issue to take care of!

About the anger, anyone can get into blaming this and that outside of ourselves, or blaming ourselves...this is not about fault...thyroid problems just exist. Others have other problems. They can be dealt with, this is not terminal.

You HAVE to schedule time for yourself, pay for a baysitter, or trade with a friend, whatever. DO IT. It is for your physical and mental health! Your mate likely is already carrying a huge load, so make the adjustments you need to carry yours. You can do it! I am not saying it isn't a load, but just that you can do it! make sure he is doing something relaxing and fun that is just for him, too! And also do somehting together with your mate, and just listen to each other!

I am sure thyroid isn't the only thing that has been off balance in your lives. It is easy to get too swamped with small children. Please move closer to people that can help you, money is not going to fix your lives. You need support to raise a family.

One thing I did when my kids were small is I made a work schedule, because I always felt luike nothing was done. I did ironing, washing, mending, room or closet cleaning on set days. I began to feel like I accomplished something, and everything was kept up so that on the interrupted days, it did not matter if something didn't get done. I did it the next week.

Somehow, we think we should be able to run a life and children without a schedule, when any business would be in a shamble without one. What happens is we are the ones that get run over!! But we are the only ones that can take conttrol of it.

So, take your med like clock work, take soem time to do something that gives you joy, listen to your honey (you will be surprised at how he will be happier to listen to you), and organize your housework and kids.
The kids will be happier too.

If we cannot relax, that is our problem to fix.
We don't need a drug to fix it.
And take your B complex religiously. that will help a great deal!

Try this and get back to me! I did it myself.