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Can the thyroid gland have anything to do with depression?
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It can: Depression and anxiety can be symptoms related to hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Answered 9/18/2013
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Yes: Hypothyroidism mirrors the symptoms of major depression from a physiological stance. Fatigue, lethargy, weight gain without increasing calories, slower metabolism etc.
Answered 10/24/2017
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