Symptom 7. Mood Swings: The Emotional Rollercoaster
Yet another symptom of subacute thyroiditis is mood swings, characterized by a rapid shift in feelings from happiness to sadness, calm to frustration, or vice versa. It’s as though you are on an emotional rollercoaster, making it challenging to maintain emotional stability.
These fluctuations in mood are not tied to specific situations or experiences that would typically elicit such emotions. Instead, they often occur without a recognizable trigger, making them unpredictable and difficult to manage.
Individuals with subacute thyroiditis may find themselves unusually irritable or impatient, experiencing sudden bouts of tearfulness, or feeling unduly anxious or depressed. They might also have difficulty in handling stress and might overreact to situations, straining relationships and disrupting daily life.
Importantly, these mood swings are not a reflection of a person’s character or mental strength. They are instead linked to the physiological changes associated with subacute thyroiditis, underlining the far-reaching impact of this condition. (7)
