>> Does anyone know if there is a special type of anti-depressant for people with under-active thyroid?

No, but .. as you mention, there is medication for hypothyroid .. I take one tiny pill a day it is called levothyroxine

https://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism/DS00353/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

I take the same thing WV, do you see a regular MD or an endo doc?

There is a hypothyroidism group. I don't think there is a special anti-depressant drug for hypothyroid people.

>>I take the same thing WV, do you see a regular MD or an endo doc?

There may be some severe cases that need a specialist but hypothyroid is fairly common and has been treated with this med for decades. I thought it was something 'serious' until the Veterans Administration doctor said 'not if you take this tiny pill'. She is my VA primary care physician. I have the impression hypothyroid is no big deal unless untreated .. in most cases.

I'm on that too :-)

I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. My thyroid is the bane of my freaking existence!! I have nooo energy, depressed most of the time. I am never quite sure if it is my bipolar or thyroid acting up. So i totally get it. If you have any??? Feel free to contact me!!

Yes I remember my doc holding that out as a carrot, 'we're going to help you out with your energy and all that' meaning they'd found my thyroid was low and started me on thyroid meds. It didn't help with my energy but I also have fibro so I'm screwed anyway. I'd still be interested to hear if it helped a person with a normal type body (meaning one without fibro)

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is without a doubt more complex than 'common' hypothyroidism.

I have pre-clinical hypothyroid, doc put my on synthroid, but am also taking lexapro. Still having really low energy mood, especially around my period. Curious to hear if anyone has found a good combo.

Hypothyroidism can cause depression. So, fix the thyroid and you might feel better.

My thyroid is low, too, but just for the last few months. I went on sythroid (same one WanderingVet is on). My psychiatrist prescribed it in consult with my family doc. He didn't change my psych meds at all. I do know some psych meds such as lithium can actually cause hypothyroidism, though...

In my case, my severe depression definitely came long before the hypothyroidism, but, yes, my understanding is low thyroid can definitely cause depression.

I wonder why they can't get your thyroid under control? If it were me I'd ask the doc for a summary of how your bloodwork has been changing over time (probably your TSH continues to be high, if they keep increasing the dose?) Also, though it may be a hardship, going for a consult and maybe a follow-up with a specialist 3 hrs away might be worth it? Of course it may not help at all, but, again speaking for myself, I'd rather be disappointed than carry regrets. :)