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[Guest guest]

This is my first hypo experience, I just was diagnosed three months

ago. I am wondering if it is just me or if anyone else is constantly

worried about any other little thing that they are feeling and blow

it way out of proportion.

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Well, for starters...we need to find ya a more cheerful nickname! lol

I went through an extreme hypochondria phase...racing to the internet

to find the absolute worst-case scenario for every ache and

pain...achy joints became a precurser to osteoporosis, rickets or

some obscure terminal tropical disease, etc. That's what I meant

when I said that the internet can drive you nuts if you let it. I

found the tip sheets put together by were helpful because they

listed a range of various symptoms experienced by members of this

group, always preceded by the caveat " YMMV " - Your Mileage May Vary.

I found it helpful to look over the list and see if a particular pang

was listed and if it was, I knew not to worry. Remember, this is not

a contest...if you get the most symptons, you will NOT win a

prize...lol

While going hypo, I found it useful to have little projects to do to

keep my mind focussed. Simple things like making floral wreaths or

trying to stay in the lines while coloring with my son. I also

bought a whole stack of silly, stupid, ridiculous movies to try and

keep my mood positive. (If anyone wants a list if they're preparing

for hypo or post RAI home isolation, I can post some. You can

usually find them cheaply at garage sales and I lean towards family

ones so our young son could watch.) Even so, sometimes I could find

myself weeping through a Steve movie although he's so darn

hilarious that invariably I would find myself giggling through my

tears. I have an unsympathetic household so I never really got a

proper pity party...lol

Remember that thyroid levels intensely affect mood which can result

in the extreme emotionalism. My husband describes my temperment

during hypo as being as if I were experiencing puberty, PMS,

pregnancy and menopause all at the same time. He kept threatening to

build a little hut for me in the back yard where he would just throw

food at me.

Just remember, this too will pass.

Rose

> This is my first hypo experience, I just was diagnosed three months

> ago. I am wondering if it is just me or if anyone else is

constantly

> worried about any other little thing that they are feeling and blow

> it way out of proportion.

>

> Thanks