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Originally Posted by disparaissant
How is your sleep? Do you get a good nights rest?
I was diagnosed with an auto-immune disorder at 24, graves' disease, so I have learned a little about my thyroid supplement. There is a wide range that doctors use to measure the activity of the hormone produced. I ask to be on the higher end of normal, as it will speed up brain activity, metabollism, heart rate etc. You likely know this yourself, just thinking you might have it checked again. Depression remains in me since I was able to remember things. I sometimes think all the medication for depression and anxiety in the last 30 or so years has made me treatment resistant. Best wishes to you
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Hi and thank you. I didn't mention I have depression with anxiety. I just had my thyroid medication checked and the doctor said I was on too high a dosage and lowered it. I was taking Wellbutrin for the depression and it increased my anxiety (and caused insomnia) to the point where I couldn't tolerate it. My primary care doctor wanted to put me on a more sedating anti-depressant. But I refused because I have done this in the past and it only increased my depression. I am now suspecting my thyroid might actually be playing a greater role than I originally thought. I have read that too high a dosage can also exacerbate depression...but I am really not sure. After all, I am not a doctor. Thanks for your response. You were right on about the thyroid medication. I have a new dosage and will be tested again in 10 weeks.