Posted by john berk on March 24, 2006, at 14:53:03
In reply to My Own Theory on Possible Causes of Depression, posted by Phillipa on March 24, 2006, at 14:13:35
Hi Phillipa
I Definetly think there is a corelation with hormones and anxiety/depression in a good majority of suffers. My dad for example has hyperthyroidism, and has had an anxiety condition since he was diagnosed in his early 20's!!
my sister has the exact opposite thyroid condition, and had one of the lowest thyroid counts her doctor had seen, she has hair loss, and depression.
both take meds for thyroid and co-morbid symptoms. before my last major depression, i was taking 3-6 mgs. of melatonin nightly, also a hormone, [maybe not exactly what you are speaking of]but it pre-dated my depression, i literally woke up with it.also midlife depression can be caused by low DHEA and testosterone/ estrogen. so this is worth exploring...john btw, a good friend of mine with ocd and phobias was just found to have low thyroid function.
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