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Hypothyroidism And Depression

Hypothyroidism And Depression

September 26, 2020 by Dr Kar

Hypothyroidism, depression and anxiety

Depression and anxiety are more common in people with hypothyroidism. Is this merely coincidental? What are the possible reasons for this? When I say hypothyroidism, I am talking about the commonest type, which is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

Do people with hypothyroidism and mood issues need different treatment? Do they feel better at a different TSH level? More importantly, is there a personal “Thyroid Set Point”? Does the presence of thyroid antibodies decide how you feel?

In this article I will answer these questions.

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Filed Under: Depression, Hypothyroidism, Mood Disorders

Adverse Childhood Experiences And Chronic Disease.

Adverse Childhood Experiences And Chronic Disease.

December 12, 2019 by Dr Kar

What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)?

ACEs are adverse experiences that occur during childhood (before 17 years of age) which affect long-term health. These adverse experiences may be emotional, physical, sexual or related to household dysfunction.

In this post, I will share a patient’s story and address the following :

  • The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study
  • How are chronic diseases related to Adverse Childhood Experiences?
  • Are there any tests to evaluate the impact of your ACE score?
  • What can you do if you have a high ACE score?
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Filed Under: Adverse Childhood Experiences, Autoimmune Diseases, Depression Tagged With: Childhood trauma, Expressive Writing

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