Hi, thank you for your question. Yes, thyroid disease can affect your mood, be it hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. This is because a healthy thyroid plays an important role in stabilising mood.

For people with hypothyroidism, you may experience depression, loss of appetite, fatigue, disturbed sleep and tearfulness. Generally, you often feel a loss in initiative, a lack of interest, stressed, a dulling of personality and you may encounter cognitive problems like short-term memory problems, muddled thinking, difficulty with concentration, and lack of mental alertness.

Besides, hypothyroidism can lead to lower self-esteem following physical changes as a result of the disease, such as weight loss or loss of hair. On the whole, greater mood changes can be seen if the thyroid disease is more severe. Fortunately, this is not a permanent issue as long as you receive appropriate treatment.

Treatment of hyporthyroidism involves the use of synthetic thyroid hormones to replace the missing ones. Usually, you will see improvement when your hormone levels start to stabilise. However, if your symptoms are not improving, talk to your doctor. They may refer you to a specialist in this area so that you can be treated with the relevant therapy or medications such as antidepressants.

At the same time, you should eat a healthy diet, learn to manage your stress level, and establish a healthy sleep habit. Practice good sleep hygiene so that you go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday. This will improve your sleep quality and make you feel better. Also, let your family and friends know that you are facing this issue, so that they understand what is going on and can offer you support.

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