Posted by Pfinstegg on May 16, 2003, at 13:49:45
In reply to Re: Thinking of quitting meds » bookgurl99, posted by judy1 on May 16, 2003, at 13:07:20
From what you say, anxiety rather than depression is your most prominent symptom; with that situation, I think it's really worthwhile to aim for either lower or no meds. Probably going gradually lower while you add the other things you mentioned would be the smoothest and easiest.
I no longer take any AD's, but really count on the Cytomel, synthroid, fish oil, magnesium and a ton of vitamins - all the B's especially. Also, I do try to exercise and meditate every day, although I'm not as disciplined as i wish!
It really is fascinating how many people posting here need to take thyroid supplements. The NE Journal of Medicine article you mentioned made me ask for the addition of Cytomel, and I noticed an immediate change for the better- in depressive symptoms, not so much with anxiety, although it didn't make it worse either.
I have begun thinking that just as cortisol regulation is abnormal in anxiety and depression, thyroid metabolism probably is too. The stressors must come first, followed by the development of abnormalities in the brain metabolism of thyroid and cortisol, and then, last, the symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. I'd be so curious to know how many people here have thyroid abnormalities. Guess I'll ask in a later post!
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