Amazing, I am hypothyroid and find when I do not exercise that i become depress. These articles hit home. Thanks a billion.

just wanted to post this info to a site with great thyroid and psychiatric problems

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?page_id=18

I want to share this bit of info and post a link to this article
Cathy

http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/art...?AID=4267&UID=

"This article is titled "Supercharge antidepressants by adding thyroid hormone" and is in Psychiatry Online/July 2006.

Now I might be inclined to suggest to the psych folks that their patients were just brain hypo anyway and didn't even need the SSRI, but rather proper diagnosis....and did they even bother to test for thyroid antibodies and Free levels or check family history of thyroid dysfunction?

And I might also suggest that they break that T3 into two doses during the day and monitor the folks' Free T3, letting it get to the top of the range or even over - and that they ignore TSH.

But I'll hold the commentary and just suggest that the article is good reading for explaining how thyroid hormone works in the brain and helps raise serotonin, etc.

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Like you, I suffer depression. Nobody knows how it weighs you down. It is because one of life's needs is not being met: could be job, love, family, money, health... other things. Our life needs to be in balance. Two recommended things to help are: vigorous exercise which helps the chemicals in our brain - and helping other people which helps us see other people's troubles and puts ours into perspective. It is a terrible thing which we have to fight. I struggle as you do. Just know you are not alone.

Hi my namme is Karon ......I didnt know weath to post this or not I am 49 and very much over weight .I also suffer from Manic Deression and panic and ansity dsorder. Witch belive me are very realy they both stop me from doing the the things I want somtimes even driving or swimming with my 19 year old daughter or fishing with my hubby.I take meds for all of thease problems witch I think is why somtimes I can not loose weight the Lithum I take every day is a salt based drug so it makes me retain water and I take a water to help that and Wellbutrin for deppesion and a dozen or more orther pills .
Every diet I have ever tried I failed my depression gets the best of me I also have a very low self asteam. I am not a very smart person and that comes up alot and I get pick on for it not buy my family but others.
I am not looking for simathy (cant spell today)I have tryed coming off my ills i wont work but if any one knows of a good diet please let me know Oh and the pic of Gorege Carlin he is my hero he make me lafe he bookes make me think he has a way at looking at life that I love ............Thankes Karon

Jill,
Medicine is where to turn to first. If you already are on meds, you need to talk to your psychiatrist. Or maybe you need a new psychiatrist. If your regular doctor is giving you meds for depression -definitely see a psychiatrist, they are specialists!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also I would definitely recommend a counselor-I see mine every other week. That is a start, those two will start to lift you up, and help you to do other things to help yourself.

ah...I read these post and relate to all of you. I have battled the depression demon my whole life, I'm 44. I've been on most of the AD's. Some better than others, combo's for awhile. I do well, then crash like most of you.
When the "low" comes, I try to stay busy, I walk extra ( although it is hard getting out of bed at times) I contact friends and let them know I'm low.
Writing helps and being grateful for what I have is best medicine.

wow the post on major depression really makes me feel good. i saw a therapist for five years for it, from age 14 to 19. i still need treatment but i'm doing ok.

you posting that article on this site makes so much sense to me. i really feel like i can do this now... thank you sooo much.

Your welcome :hug:

Just saying Hi!!

New to the board:):);)

I have a Serotonin Deficiency Syndrome started about 12 years ago...
I didn't know at the time and checked many tests but didn't know what was going on until finally it came with VB12 deficiency and depression...
6 months ago, the Doc. had me started 10mg of lexapro and I am a different person. lost weight and still going.... of course being light does help to go outside to buy new clothes. :)

thanks for this. I have been really feeling down. Today was especially difficult. All I want to do it eat.

Hey all. I am the sailor of the same depressed boat. 40 million people suffer from depresison from which only 36.9% are treated and others are left to read something as useful and self-caring as this manual https://mangoclinic.com/anxiety-management-guide-2020/. As I type, my forehead vein throbs. I have been depressed over and over again through ELS. Early life can give a lot of trouble and body becomes PRONE of getting depressed. But I tried to change it from being PRONE to being IMMUNE from anxiety or depression because I know I have a life and life is a gift. My words would seem simple but they come out of an aching heart. We all need guidance, scientifically, medically supported. Life is simple, we make it hard by not RESOLVING our issues. I am keen to help out because I HAVE BEEN THERE AND IT IS NOT PRETTY! I have now a good pretty face instead of masked like face because I knew what was important ranging from good anxiolytics to even knowning as simple as that red heads feel the anxiety more. Now that is research.

I believe depression really takes a tole on your eating habits and hence your overall fitness. Thank you for these helpful articles they really help in understanding this issue.

Related to weightloss, we tend to BELIEVE in so many myths that makes us worry. I always trusted the fact that gym will help me lose weight , or a low carb diet wil make me fitter BUT different things suit different people ! People do not go on stories and read proper backed up information. I learnt that skipping breakfast leads to weight gain: and also that stress leads to weight gain too : https://mangoclinic.com/top-14-healt...lpful-advises/
I just love how smart beautiful people give real time advise and apply on themselves too.

Bless!

Wow! there should be seriously more attention on depression, I had no idea the numbers were that bad

The survey she reported, of more than 9,000 adults across 48 states, suggested that about 13 million Americans, or more than 6 percent, had an episode of major depression in the last year.

Only about half get any kind of treatment, and only half of them get the right treatment, the survey found.
The impact that we found in our survey is absolutely dramatic. It affects jobs, marriage, parenting," Merikangas said.

Half the patients had severe depression, as defined by the American Psychiatric Association, and it lasted an average of four months.
Her team's study was one of several published in a special issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association news - web sites.
They found that patients and doctors alike were failing to recognize depression.

As I type, my forehead vein throbs.I have been depressed over and over again through ELS.
Early life can give a lot of trouble and body becomes PRONE of getting depressed.
But I tried to change it from being PRONE to being IMMUNE from anxiety or depression because I know I have a life and life is a gift.

My words would seem simple but they come out of an aching heart. We all need guidance, scientifically, medically supported. Life is simple, we make it hard by not RESOLVING our issues.

I am keen to help out because I HAVE BEEN THERE AND IT IS NOT PRETTY!
I have now a good pretty face instead of masked like face because I knew what was important ranging from good anxiolytics to even knowning as simple as that red heads feel the anxiety more. Now that is research.

I always trusted the fact that gym will help me lose weight
Or a low carb diet wil make me fitter BUT different things suit different people.

People do not go on stories and read proper backed up information.
I learnt that skipping breakfast leads to weight gain:

I am keen to help out because I HAVE BEEN THERE AND IT IS NOT PRETTY!
I have now a good pretty face instead of masked like face because I knew what was important ranging from good anxiolytics to even knowning as simple as that red heads feel the anxiety more.

Early life can give a lot of trouble and body becomes PRONE of getting depressed.
But I tried to change it from being PRONE to being IMMUNE from anxiety or depression because I know I have a life and life is a gift.

My words would seem simple but they come out of an aching heart.
We all need guidance, scientifically, medically supported.
Life is simple, we make it hard by not RESOLVING our issues.

My words would seem simple but they come out of an aching heart.
We all need guidance, scientifically medically supported.
Life is simple, we make it hard by not RESOLVING our issues.

Depressed mood eight-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression score
Low wellbeing Satisfaction With Life Scale score <20
Hypertension systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or anti-hypertensives

High triglycerides (≥1.7 mmol/l)
Results of the Weight Loss Study

According to both the PLOS report and a press release on the ScienceDaily website.
The results of the study showed a positive correlation between physical health and weight loss.
But a negative correlation between mental health and weight loss.

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Originally Posted by mathygreen:
I always trusted the fact that gym will help me lose weight
Or a low carb diet wil make me fitter BUT different things suit different people.

People do not go on stories and read proper backed up information.
I learnt that skipping breakfast leads to weight gain:

I always believed that going to the gym would help me lose weight or that a low-carb diet would make me fitter, but I have come to understand that different things suit different people. Many rely on anecdotes rather than seeking well-researched information. For instance, I learned that skipping breakfast can actually lead to weight gain, contrary to the common belief that it might help with weight loss. Research suggests that skipping breakfast can slow down metabolism and increase cravings later in the day, leading to overeating. This taught me the importance of understanding how our bodies respond individually to various diet and exercise plans, highlighting the need for personalized approaches to fitness and health.


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Originally Posted by Thehopefulcry2:
Depression has, in a large part, been the reason I am un secessful losing weight.

It's understandable that depression can have a significant impact on many aspects of life, including weight loss. It can be challenging to find the motivation and energy to focus on healthy habits when you're struggling mentally. Be gentle with yourself and recognize that it's okay to seek support, whether through therapy, support groups, or talking with a friend. Remember, small steps are still progress, and taking care of your mental health can be a powerful part of your journey.