When I was 13 I had my thyroid completely removed due to hyperthyroidism and some other issues. They said I had had it since very early childhood it was just undetectable until then. Anytime I've mentioned a concern with diabetes or sleeping problems or some emotional problems (they ask you to tell them everything that is wrong because it could be thyroid related) she always brushes it off. I had to make her give me a glucose test once. I've also been how I am my whole life. Maybe my thyroid is the reason. Thanks for the article.