Hi Guys,
I went to the doc for routine blood work and my TSH was 4.8 which indicates mild hypothyroid. This is just freaking me out, depressing me so much. After a follow up with my doctor we decided to recheck it in four weeks to make sure that it wasn't some fluke thing or lab error and I felt better at first but now I can't shake it.

I don't want to take meds, I am med phobic. I am worried that I will get side effects, particularly insomnia (that is a trigger for me). I feel dragging and down and I can't seem to enjoy anything right now. The tape in my head is saying "you can't laugh at that, you can't go here or there you might have a thyroid condition".

I know this is a common condition, and I know many people who have it but I just feel like it is too much, I can't take another "issue" in my life. I am just defeated and worn out.

Help......

Ivy