1PETER567
27-11-08, 07:00
Hi,
I'm sort of new here. I was just wondering if anyone here has hypothyroidism or has knows of any correalation between anxiety and thyroid problems. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism a couple years ago but I didn't think my symptoms were that bad at all so I stopped taking the medication. I didnt notice any problems.
My Panic attacks stemmed from the first time they my blood was drawn I passed out. Not scared not worried but they said I was dehydrated and thats why I passed out. When I went back to get more blood drawn I had a fear that the same thing would happen causing panic :(
I connected the dizziness I felt with the fear that I would pass out I had no problems with anything but blood drawing.
A couple years later I got married and during the ceremony I felt suddenly got a nagging thought of "What if I pass out" which made me begin to panic. Luckily I was able to calm myself down but still felt some anxiety.
One year later - 6 months ago- I felt hot and dizzy while driving. I had to pull over and have my mom take over driving. This scared the crap out of me and my mind began to doubt that I could keep things together when driving at all. I am afraid of passing out while driving or shopping in the store or in the movie theater. My mind now rushes to horrible thoughts of what could happen if I lose control durring a panic attack. Would I have to get rushed to the hospital? Will my body decide to stop breathing? Will I pass out? The stupid thing is none of those things has happened to me. I only get paniced and rush into that fight or flight feeling where I dont feel safe where I'm at anymore. Eventually I calm down. Then I just feel anxious about when the next attack is going to come.
Well thats my story. Also I am a Christian and I've just recently found that getting into the Bible and becoming more active with my faith has helped immensely! But I still have more recovering to do.
Sorry I got so off topic but It just feels great to share my story with people going through the same thing. I am interested in the thyroid thing because I am wondering if any of my anxiety could be helped by getting back on the medication. Anyway good luck, God bless, and Everyone have a very Happy and peaceful Thanksgiving.
Love, Lily
I'm sort of new here. I was just wondering if anyone here has hypothyroidism or has knows of any correalation between anxiety and thyroid problems. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism a couple years ago but I didn't think my symptoms were that bad at all so I stopped taking the medication. I didnt notice any problems.
My Panic attacks stemmed from the first time they my blood was drawn I passed out. Not scared not worried but they said I was dehydrated and thats why I passed out. When I went back to get more blood drawn I had a fear that the same thing would happen causing panic :(
I connected the dizziness I felt with the fear that I would pass out I had no problems with anything but blood drawing.
A couple years later I got married and during the ceremony I felt suddenly got a nagging thought of "What if I pass out" which made me begin to panic. Luckily I was able to calm myself down but still felt some anxiety.
One year later - 6 months ago- I felt hot and dizzy while driving. I had to pull over and have my mom take over driving. This scared the crap out of me and my mind began to doubt that I could keep things together when driving at all. I am afraid of passing out while driving or shopping in the store or in the movie theater. My mind now rushes to horrible thoughts of what could happen if I lose control durring a panic attack. Would I have to get rushed to the hospital? Will my body decide to stop breathing? Will I pass out? The stupid thing is none of those things has happened to me. I only get paniced and rush into that fight or flight feeling where I dont feel safe where I'm at anymore. Eventually I calm down. Then I just feel anxious about when the next attack is going to come.
Well thats my story. Also I am a Christian and I've just recently found that getting into the Bible and becoming more active with my faith has helped immensely! But I still have more recovering to do.
Sorry I got so off topic but It just feels great to share my story with people going through the same thing. I am interested in the thyroid thing because I am wondering if any of my anxiety could be helped by getting back on the medication. Anyway good luck, God bless, and Everyone have a very Happy and peaceful Thanksgiving.
Love, Lily