Thyroid Depression Symptoms

Depression is more than just feeling sad for short periods of time. If unchecked, feelings of depression can lead to more serious problems requiring medical treatment. Patients with thyroid issues have an increased risk of depression.

Memory Problems

Memory problems can include finding it difficult to concentrate or make decisions, and it's also hard to remember details.

Sleeping Problems

Problems with sleep can include difficulty falling asleep, sleeping too much or restless sleep.

Anxiety and Phobias

Feelings of anxiety over an extended period of time and irrational fear or phobias are often side effects of thyroid depression.

Weight Gain or Loss

Gaining or losing weight as a symptom of depression is a result of appetite changes due to depression.

Lack of Energy

Feeling lethargic, lacking the energy to do everyday activities and tiring more quickly than usual are the most common symptoms of depression.