my thyroid made me do it!!
Hi..I just thought I'd post about my condition. Just a little FYI.
I was diagnosed with panic disorder/social anxiety etc. I went through the whole thing with the meds and counseling...(the counseling is a good thing)
Anyway, it was hell. Finally, after my little sister was diagnosed with a thyroid disorder...my doctors tested my thyroid. I found out I have Grave's Disease.
Once I found out, I started doing some research and learned about the side effects and symptoms of the disease, including :
-nervousness
-anxiety
-irritability
-difficulty sleeping
-fatigue
-rapid or irregular heartbeat
-tremors and shakes
-increased perspiration
-emotional disturbances
-increased blood pressure
(basically feeling like your freaking out, going batty, and losing control)
The list goes on. I have experienced a lot of relief since being diagnosed and getting off the ssri's and benzo's...If you have an anxiety disorder and have NOT had your thyroid checked, I would HIGHLY reccommend doing so. Especially, if you are a woman with a family history of auto-immune disorders, or if you have any family history of thyroid problems.
I HATE that nobody told me this stuff! I suffered for a long time, in my opinion...totally unnecessary!!
CHECK YOUR THYROIDS!
-Monica