Hi all! I was recently diagnosed with
hypothyroidism a little over a week ago.
I’m a 32 year old single male who works
shiftwork in the law enforcement field.
Over the years, i’ve found that my
quality of life has steadily gone
downhill; I started losing my hair a few
years ago and I just don’t have the
motivation to do the things I used to do.
The negative effects of working
shiftwork are well documented and I always
attributed my problems to the shiftwork
and getting old. I’m still shocked that
I have this disease but its good to know
that I can at least try and keep it under
control. I’m probably also having
problems with depression but my doctor
wants to get my thyroid levels
straightened out first.
I’ve started getting headaches which is
a normal side effect of my thyroid meds
but lately i’ve found that i’ve been
extremely anxious. I just couldn’t sit
still at work the other day and even
though I didn’t have the motivation to
do anything, it was like I was on speed
and was about to explode. Also, once I
got an idea or a thought in my head, I
couldn’t stop obsessing about it. This
thought was drilling into my head and I
just couldn’t cope with it. I might
have to take a leave from work because I
can’t work when i’m feeling like this.
I feel like i’m going to snap.
I’ve been having feelings of depression
and isolation for many years and i’m
hoping its just due to my thyroid problem
and shiftwork. I would really like to
hear from others who work shiftwork.
I’ve been working shiftwork for almost 7
years now and I really can’t take it
anymore. I would like to quit my job but
I have a mortgage and a new car to pay for
and the money is really good. Yes, I
know, money can’t buy happiness but it
does put food on the table and pay the
bills. Does anyone else work shiftwork
and have problems with depression, anxiety
attacks or hypothyroidism? How have you
coped? I’ve only been on my meds for a
week and I know this isn’t the right
time to make a life changing decision like
quitting my job but I think there comes a
point when personal well being is more
important than money.
Anyway, I think i’ve taken up enough of
everyone’s time. If anyone is
interested in chatting with me one day,
feel free to drop me a private message
because I could really use the support.
My family and friends will always be there
for me but its good to know that there are
other people out there who might be
dealing with the same things I am.
Thanks for your time!
