Sometimes the cause of depression is physical, rather than psychological. The New York Times has a great article of subclinical thyroid disease and chronic, low level depression: http://tinyurl.com/8a5o7oz
Many physicians I work with don't believe in "subclinical thyroid" levels and will routinely refuse to treat a patient with synthetic thyroid hormones. Thinking outside of the box is difficult for some physicians who are wedded to "evidence" that may be outdated. This article may help change minds. If you are curious whether your thyroid might be behind your depression, take the article to your doctor. There is very little to be lost by trying synthetic thyroid hormone replacements and much to be gained.
Sometimes you have to be bold and speak up!
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