{"id":10603,"date":"2023-04-13T12:08:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T20:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/?p=10603"},"modified":"2024-06-17T10:43:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T18:43:22","slug":"manage-your-mental-health-and-thyroid-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/manage-your-mental-health-and-thyroid-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Your Mental Health and Your Thyroid Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10603\" class=\"elementor elementor-10603\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b47d3f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b47d3f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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\/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">\u00a9\ufe0f Madison INOUYE on Pexels<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9d06d elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6d9d06d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-10432 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Minako Abe\" \/><noscript><img 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class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Medically reviewed by<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><b>Dr. Minako Abe, M.D.<\/b>, Board-certified emergency medicine physician researching the relationship between lifestyle and disease onset in relation to the immune system and cancer, Japan<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<main class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-def74a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"def74a4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;307f4af&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7756707\" data-id=\"7756707\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d248f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d248f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying on top of your thyroid condition can be difficult and pull focus from your overall well-being. Here are some tips on how to balance your thyroid and mental health.<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your thyroid is a small gland at the base of your throat that is responsible for controlling a variety of bodily functions through hormone signaling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because it is implicated in processes throughout the body and across most biological activities, impaired thyroid health can be very serious and difficult to consistently manage.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consequently, it is easy to neglect aspects of self-care impacting\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health, which is equally important in managing overall health.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will discuss the following topics:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>How does your mental health relate to your thyroid condition?<\/strong><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>What are some of the signs of poor mental health?<\/strong><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Tips on how to stay on top of your mental health<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/main>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7b9ec04 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7b9ec04\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc03fc0\" data-id=\"cc03fc0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ee632 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90ee632\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your Mental Health and Thyroid Health<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e4051f5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e4051f5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22a190a\" data-id=\"22a190a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f74e09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f74e09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with a thyroid condition can be mentally taxing; on top of coming to terms with a diagnosis of thyroid disease and adjusting to compromised health, many individuals with thyroid conditions have life-long journeys of tracking their physical health and lifestyle changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process is very profound and often affects a person\u2019s sense of self. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamapsychiatry\/fullarticle\/2679767?_ga=2.228634591.214346778.1677133705-86806595.1677133705\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown that there is a significant relationship between thyroid diseases and anxiety disorders. Some common symptoms include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia and other sleep disorders<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold intolerance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety and irritability<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low mood<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As these symptoms accumulate, this can make balancing a social and personal life very difficult. Thyroid medications can help to mitigate some of the physiological effects but ultimately, managing one\u2019s mental health is an active process that requires personal attention and care.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b29b7c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b29b7c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-17e8eee\" data-id=\"17e8eee\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9278f94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9278f94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Signs of Poor Mental Health<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b016a34 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b016a34\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5dc166f\" data-id=\"5dc166f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd16b34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd16b34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social withdrawal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 When dealing with a chronic illness, it is very easy to de-prioritize forming new friendships or nurturing old ones as health management tends to pull focus away from other activities. What may start as an occasional unanswered text or an email that is left in the inbox too long can quickly turn into long-term social distancing or a lack of motivation to put oneself out there. This can turn into a\u00a0 vicious cycle where social isolation encourages further withdrawal.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Changes in appetite and weight <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 Because thyroid conditions are implicated in hormone balancing that affects energy consumption, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/thy.2011.0499?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&amp;rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&amp;rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that many individuals living with thyroid conditions experience changing appetites, causing erratic fluctuations in weight. Not only is this unhealthy as it predisposes individuals to disordered eating habits and weight-related chronic conditions such as obesity and heart disease, but it is also a catalyst for body image issues that further affect mental health.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fatigue <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 Alterations in thyroid functions itself can lead to fatigue, and those with thyroid disease may also find it difficult to sleep, which may be related to other symptoms such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/how-to-manage-your-cold-intolerance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cold intolerance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Changes in behavior <\/b><span>\u2192 If you find yourself feeling irritable, unduly sad or frequently anxious, it may be a sign that you&#8217;re experiencing poor mental health.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-732ecff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"732ecff\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b473886\" data-id=\"b473886\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76a1c93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76a1c93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips For Managing Your Mental Health<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a91a2b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a91a2b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-731cd0f\" data-id=\"731cd0f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddd7365 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddd7365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasize Sleep<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting enough sleep is important in supporting your mental health and feeling energized. If you are having difficulty sleeping, consider the following tips:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use sleep aid noises<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Some apps offer nighttime routine aids that help improve sleep quality and reduce stress. You can also use curated playlists from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DWYILo9WhOOw6?si=9230a84af86d4da8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotify<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1bLTSokZHsU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youtube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by searching for white noise, natural sounds, classical music or whatever supports your sleep.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use essential oil diffusers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0378874119329952?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown that essential oils have calming effects and may contribute to deeper, better quality sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wear appropriate pajamas and heating pads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 One consequence of thyroid conditions is heat and\/or cold intolerance. If you run hot, consider wearing light, breathable fabrics or conversely warm, comfortable nightclothes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a Journal<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journaling is an excellent way to check in with yourself and assess your mental state. There are several ways in which to engage with this activity:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>An agenda<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Keeping an agenda can allow you to track your day and responsibilities in advance. This can be helpful in reducing your anxiety by keeping your thoughts organized and making sure you don\u2019t forget anything important, like taking your thyroid medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A diary \u2192 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also choose to reflect back at the end of the day and write a small entry to recount any important events, whether it relates to your social life or thyroid health. Focusing on small wins every day can be particularly helpful.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bare bones journaling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 If your day is very busy, you may not have time for an exhaustive recounting of your day that you might associate with journaling. Instead, focus on briefly noting down key elements of your day; such as writing down the amount of sleep, water, food\/meals, and emotions you have experienced throughout the day. This way, you can track daily changes and compare over longer periods of time. Alternatively, you can just write about one memorable thing that stuck out to you that day, which can help you identify an event that may have affected your physical or mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep Active<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it is taking a walk around the block, going for a hike, going to the gym, or engaging in a favorite sport, staying physically active can be very helpful in boosting your mood.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By engaging your body and building a sense of achievement through regular activity, and by releasing endorphins,\u00a0 exercise is a great way to support your mental health.<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage Your Diet<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The food we eat affects every aspect of our health, including our mental well-being. Eating a balanced diet incorporating more vegetables and fruits is a good starting point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/to-achieve-anti-inflammatory-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An anti-inflammatory diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also help to mitigate some symptoms associated with poor mental and thyroid health including sluggishness, insomnia, and fluctuating moods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice Mindful Meditation<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation is a great way to connect with yourself, temporarily setting aside your worries and practicing introspection. By paying close attention to your emotions and mental state, it is possible to identify unresolved issues such as anxiety or stress, and address them appropriately.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation can look different for different people, but here are some general tips that you may find useful:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by setting aside just a few minutes a day for meditation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a quiet and comfortable place<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close your eyes and take several deep breaths, focusing on a prolonged exhalation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take some time to clear your mind by focusing on your breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify what you are feeling physically and mentally<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any particular thoughts or emotions arise, take note and address them as soon as you can afterward.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find A Thyroid Community<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to support your mental health as a thyroid patient is to connect with other individuals who may be going through similar conditions or experiences.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are regional support groups, online forums, and following thyroid health apps like ThyForLife with our own anonymous community can provide much-needed information and support.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section 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class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8341681 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8341681\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f8f0fc\" data-id=\"1f8f0fc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7574204 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7574204\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a11398f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a11398f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63e2656\" data-id=\"63e2656\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0817eee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0817eee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your thyroid is a small gland at the base of your throat that is responsible for a variety of bodily functions through hormone signaling.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impaired thyroid health is generally very serious and can be difficult to manage consistently. Consequently, it is easy to neglect aspects of self-care impacting mental health, which is equally important in managing overall health.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a significant relationship between thyroid disease and anxiety or mood disorders.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid medications can help mitigate some of the physiologic effects caused by thyroid disorders, but ultimately, managing one\u2019s mental health is an active process that requires personal attention and care.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of poor mental health include social withdrawal, changes in appetite\/weight, fatigue and changes in behavior.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some ways to manage your mental health include getting enough sleep, keeping a journal, exercising, eating a balanced diet, practicing meditation, and finding a thyroid community.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find more information on thyroid disease, healthy recipes, as well as lifestyle advice on the <a href=\"http:\/\/thyforlife.com\">ThyForLife<\/a> website, and also keep track of how lifestyle changes affect your thyroid-related symptoms using the <a href=\"http:\/\/thyforlife.com\/download-app\/\">ThyForLife<\/a> app.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When living with a thyroid condition it can be challenging to exercise and incorporate movement into your daily life. 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