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Wildly swinging moods are a key feature of thyroid overactivity. One minute you are optimistic and on top of the world, the next you are plunged into the depths of despair. Nervousness and anxiety are also characteristic, probably as a result of increased sensitivity to the effects of the stress hormone adrenaline, which triggers the body’s ‘fight or flight’ reaction. Unfortunately, some find that when they report symptoms to their doctor, they are seen to be a cause rather than an effect of their problem. Just as people with an underactive thyroid may find themselves dismissed or treated with antidepressants, it has been known for those with hyperthyroidism to be referred for psychiatric help for manic-depression.