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by ReeRee
Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:01 am
Forum: Chronic Disease Sufferers
Topic: Thyroid Sufferers
Replies: 94
Views: 35206

In regards to differentiating between physical and mental anxiety due to thyroid being out of wack. I am finding that using the techniques I have learned so far in regards to positive talk and possible explanation for heightened anxiety I am able to determine whether physical or mental. If anxiety i...
by ReeRee
Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:56 am
Forum: Parent to Parent
Topic: Advice Needed - What to Tell My Kids?
Replies: 20
Views: 6585

My daughter has seen me in the ER due to PAMS.
I know that she was worried about my health and became my shadow after that. Only time helped. My biggest concern is working with her so that her anxiety is not a problem when she gets older. She is currently 9 and is very sensitive. Any suggestions?
by ReeRee
Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:44 am
Forum: Chronic Disease Sufferers
Topic: Thyroid Sufferers
Replies: 94
Views: 35206

I had my thyroid removed three years ago due to a goiter the size of an extra large egg. Dr. said to remove thyroid so that there would not be a regrowth of the goiter even though my thyroid was fine. Was never told this was one of the issues I was going to have to deal with for the rest of my life ...
by ReeRee
Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:37 am
Forum: Chronic Disease Sufferers
Topic: Thyroid Sufferers
Replies: 94
Views: 35206

Has anyone found that some symptoms related with your thyroid or parathyroid being out of wack are similar to symptoms of anxiety?
Have you been able to figure out how to differentiate when experiencing?