Graves' Disease Support Group

Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...

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Hi everyone. I have graves and have had RAI. Physically I'm feeling better than I have in a long time, but emotionally I seem to have become very sensitive. Little things are sending me into tears and I feel like I'm easily upset. Anyone else had these issues with graves? And FYI it has nothing to do with my menstral cycle. I'm not looking to go on any antidepressants so if anyone has any other suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.
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Ohh Yes . I did find that accupunture helped ( meditation wise) with anger depression and aniexty but it got too expensive. My theripist is trying to work with breathing exercise with me. Your not alone
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That is the issue that I joined this site for,,, I had RAI a year ago and am still having extreme mood swings!
I don't know what can be done and I refused mood stabilizing drugs also,, cause I don't want to be on them the rest of my life... If you find a good "affordable" answer.. please let me know!
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Oh ya! Every little thing sent me to tears. Dishes in the sink.....you name it! It was a good day if I could get through it without a tear! Breathing helps! I was on zoloft and it took the edge off. Im off the meds now just trying to deal with it.....Good Luck to you!!!
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I'm on Methimazole and Inderal and I also feel like I'm more sensitive and emotional...

I noticed that I'm more emotional when my thyroid levels are high - things bother me more...

I just try to take deep breathes since I don't want to stress myself even more..Hope you feel better and we all understand what you are going through! Hugs!
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I personally refuse mood meds. I had become very very honest with myself and who I really am. When i feel these moods coming on I often make myself go excersise, talk honestly and openly with someone, or just let myself cry it out. I will not lash out at the ones I love - I am never going to accept that cuz it is not who I am. That is why I say that I often let myslef cry as an alternative. This is one of the toughest battles with Graves. I personally recommend searching deep for the answer to this one. Don't let Graves make you a monster - try to heal yourself with something weither it be yoga, breathing, talking to someone,prayer, or a punching bag. We ALL feel your pain on this one. Stay strong :-)
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This is the most difficult symptom of Graves that I have to deal with.
I have tried Qigong with GREAT Success :) It's a type of Chinese Exercise that includes poses, meditation, and breathing. It's been so helpful to me as I try to understand this auto immune disease that is causing such havoc in my life now.
Since beginning Qigong, I have become more calm, relaxed, steady, and my endo says she thinks I may be going into remission :)
I am grateful for this practice.
If you're interested, do a google search for Qigong.
I am using the Ken Cohen "Essential Qigong Training Guide" It includes cd's and dvd's and a wonderful explanation of how to relax into Qigong, and let your body heal itself.

Very best to all of you.
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