SSRI question?
I am currently on Celexa for depression NOS and generalized anxiety, and have been for the past couple of weeks. Earlier this year, I started seeing a “shrink” because of this, as the symptoms of depression have been going on for quite sometime. Here is the kicker…I just got a phone call from my doctor (not shrink) and a blood test revealed that I have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, for which I will be picking I will be picking up a prescription in the next few hours. My question is this…is it possible that all of this depression/ anxiety is happening because of Thyroiditis? I had a blood test last year that never revealed this problem, yet my anxiety has been going on longer than a year…is it possible to have both anxiety/ depression AND thyroiditis? Lastly…should I continue taking this SSRI, or should I just see if my thyroid meds take care of the problem?
I apologize for the typo in line 7.
Hello Oleander,
This is a tricky one. Depression is very common in thyroid disorders. Some people respond well when the thyroid problem is treated, but others require a period on an anti-depressant as well whether it is an underactive of overactive thyroid. I would continue both at the moment, but ideally, you should ask the psychiatrist and the physician to discuss your case together to give you the best advice. There is an excellent chance that, once the thyroid is sorted out, you will do well, even if it means a period on another drug as well. Hope this has answered your question. In brief, it is possible to have depression and thyroiditis, the former being triggered by the latter. Don’t rely on me though. Discuss it with your doctor. Good luck.
