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Psychological wellbeing

Anxiety, depression, brain fog and mood swings are just some of the psychological symptoms that can accompany thyroid disorders.

And yet, they are often 'invisible' symptoms that those around us can struggle to understand. Not only can this make us feel isolated, but also make us worry about why we are feeling the way we are.

Whilst these symptoms should improve once the thyroid disorder is well managed, it can sometimes take a while.

We have worked with chartered psychologist, Dr Sue Jackson, to help you better understand the psychological symptoms of thyroid disorders and to provide you with tips for self-care and sources of more support.

Psychological wellbeing booklet

Psychological wellbeing booklet

Read our resources to support your psychological wellbeing with a thyroid disorder Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 6th June, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Where to turn

Where to turn

Find a list of support organisations for your psychological wellbeing Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Seeking support

Seeking support

Find out what types of support may be available to you to support your mental wellbeing Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Stress management

Stress management

Read our suggestions for managing stress Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Building resilience

Building resilience

See our tips for building resilience when living with a thyroid disorder Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Feeling isolated

Feeling isolated

Learn about overcoming feelings of isolation Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Coping with brain fog

Coping with brain fog

Learn why thyroid disorders can cause brain fog and about things we can do to help Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Coping with low mood

Coping with low mood

Recommendations on things we can do to improve low mood. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Coping with low self-esteem and low confidence

Coping with low self-esteem and low confidence

Read about the causes of low self-esteem and low confidence and how we can improve them. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Coping with anxiety

Coping with anxiety

See our tips for understanding and coping with anxiety Read more

Published: 16th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Living better with hypothyroidism

Living better with hypothyroidism

Read our tips to help you better manage your underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Read more

Published: 28th June, 2021

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Coping with fatigue

Coping with fatigue

Fatigue often comes hand in hand with a thyroid disorder. We look at some of the common questions we receive about how to cope better with fatigue Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2020

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Coping with the psychological symptoms of thyroid conditions

Coping with the psychological symptoms of thyroid conditions

Did you know that thyroid conditions can also cause psychological symptoms, including anxiety and low mood? Learn about tips for self-care and sources of support Read more

Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

Read how psychological symptoms can accompany thyroid disorders and possible treatment and management options Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

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