Can Hyperactive Thyroid Cause Anxiety?

Maya Lin-Takahashi
Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Yes, Thyroid Disease Can Affect Your Mood — Primarily Causing Either Anxiety or Depression. Generally, the More Severe the Thyroid Disease, the More Severe the...

Can Hyperactive Thyroid Cause Anxiety?

Yes, thyroid disease can affect your mood — primarily causing either anxiety or depression. Generally, the more severe the thyroid disease, the more severe the mood changes. If you have an overactive thyroid

overactive thyroid
A goiter can sometimes occur when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism). In someone who has Graves' disease, antibodies produced by the immune system mistakenly attack the thyroid gland, causing it to produce excess thyroxine. This overstimulation causes the thyroid to swell.
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(hyperthyroidism), you may experience: Unusual nervousness.

How do I know if my thyroid is causing my anxiety?

If you've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, anxiety symptoms to monitor yourself for include:
  1. Insomnia.
  2. Feeling “on edge” a lot.
  3. Muscle tension.
  4. Inability to stop worrying.
  5. Rapid heartbeat.
  6. Sweating and shakiness.
  7. Changes in appetite.
  8. Difficulty breathing.

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How does overactive thyroid make you feel?

Common symptoms

Symptoms of an overactive thyroid can include: nervousness, anxiety and irritability. hyperactivity – you may find it hard to stay still and have a lot of nervous energy. mood swings.

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