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Changes · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:11 am Post subject: Depression self test Dr Hilary

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Kirsty · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:02 pm Post subject:

yes .. it says I am depressed and should see my doctor .. surprise surpriss Anxious

cec57 · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:30 am Post subject:

My test said
You may be suffering from mild depression. This self-assessment test is just an indicator, so please arrange to see your doctor to follow up any symptoms you may have.

I'm hypothyroid and there are a lot of symptoms that are shared with depression. In my humble opinion I think everybody showing signs of depression should have a quick blood test for thyroid function before officially being diagnosed as a depressive or prescribed anti-depressents.

Cec

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Kirsty · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:52 am Post subject:

Hi Cec

Ive had this and a test for hypoglycemia .. both negative! physically Im as fit as a fiddle .. well one that sleeps a lot!! I manage it though from sheer practice. I was depressed from childhood I think

Kirsty · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:54 am Post subject:

ps .... having said that though, I did notice a marked improvement with dietary changes, i.e. high protein and cutting out sugar and refined carbohydrates, I also take a large dose of Omega 3, magnesium and zinc, a Complex B vitamin and a multivitamin .. there really was a big marked improvement, it meant the difference between being able to go to work through episodes or not

.. still got it though! Although I do think that there are a lot of biological influences to depression, more than is given credit for

cec57 · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:11 am Post subject:

Hi Kirsty

Sorry its a bit late I know but on This Morning TV ITV today Dr Chris Steele is looking into hypothyroidism you might find it interesting

Cec

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Kirsty · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject:

I was tested for this though Cec .. and I dont have it, my thyroid levels were middle/average .. same for hypoglycemia. I got checked out for all the physical components of depression and all normal... almost wish it was a physical thing really, you know what you are dealing with!

all the best

K xx

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