Re: warning, this is a big self-pity post » bookgurl99

Posted by BarbaraCat on May 15, 2002, at 14:27:44

In reply to Re: warning, this is a big self-pity post, posted by bookgurl99 on May 14, 2002, at 3:50:23

Elisa,
By ADs, do you mean all of them, or lithium in particular? I have low thyroid and, while I'm aware of many things suppressing it (lithium, soy products, flouride), I've never heard that ADs in general do so. I'd be interested in hearing more about this. BarbaraCat
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> You know, one common side effect of antidepressants is that they tend to suppress the thyroid. This will then either exacerbate or create depression. Considering that the signs of low thyroid include both weight gain and depression, I'd suggest going back to the doctor and asking for a thyroid test.
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> I'd also suggest -- and this is from coming off of one recently myself -- going back on an AD. If you feel worthless, you may just need that extra boost right now.
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> Good luck,
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> Elisa

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