What is the relationship between anxiety and hypothyroidism?

Answer by  Sivir (172)

People who first experience hypothyroidism first goes through something called "Hashitoxicosis" where their hormones try to compensate for the lack of hormones. What you get is a big surge of hormones, then very little. This leads to anxiety/panic attacks.

Answer by  Tracy31 (59)

Research has found that hypothyroidism is commonly misdiagnosed as an anxiety disorder. Anxiety may be the first sign of hypothyroidism and will abate soon after treatment is begun. It's important to be evaluated for hypothyroidism when suffering from ongoing anxiety.

Answer by  srainne (2597)

While the medical field will not recognize the relationship between anxiety and hypothyroidism, there are still studies being made to find the definite connection.

Answer by  Baobao (1273)

In general, the latter results in the former to some extent since this disease is harmful to people's nerve system and arouses this symptom.