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How Can Severe Depression Be Treated While Suffering From Hypothyroidism?

i am 59 years old and i am in a big struggle with depression and i have hypothriodism...i am gaining weight and loosing my hair terribly..i never feel good any day of the week and i am not happy is this treatable? what vitamins can i take to feel better and get myself healthy enough to exercise and get back to life.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You need to take medication for hypothyroidism. For hypothyroidism you need thyroid supplements and not vitamins. Consult a physician for it. Depression can be caused due to hypothyroidism and once your thyroid function will return to normal, symptoms caused by it will gradually improve.

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How Can Severe Depression Be Treated While Suffering From Hypothyroidism?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You need to take medication for hypothyroidism. For hypothyroidism you need thyroid supplements and not vitamins. Consult a physician for it. Depression can be caused due to hypothyroidism and once your thyroid function will return to normal, symptoms caused by it will gradually improve. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.