Hormones are chemicals made by the endocrine glands and are then passed into the bloodstream, where they communicate with the body to produce a certain effect. Hormones can essentially be thought of as chemical messages. In addition to sending messages to the body, hormones affect the cells of surrounding tissues in the body, which is called the paracrine effect. By working together with the nervous and immune systems, the endocrine system helps the body cope with different stressors and events.1
Hormones and mental health can be very interlinked. Some mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety, can actually stem from hormonal imbalances. Additionally, some hormonal treatments can cause psychological side effects and mental health issues
When someone has an endocrine disorder or hormone imbalance – hypothyroidism, a pituitary dysfunction, or Addison’s disease, for example – they might not only have physical symptoms, but may also have cognitive and mental health issues as well. For example, people with hypothyroidism tend to be depressed more, and those with adrenal disorders deal with agitation and anxiety. People may even have hormonal anxiety attacks, which happen when imbalanced hormones affect mood and lead to excess anxiety.
Hormonal imbalances are relatively common, but luckily, hormones and mental health can both be improved with treatment. Read on to learn more about how hormones can affect mental health.
Common conditions that affect hormones and mood in men and women can cause any of the following symptoms:
Some common health conditions caused by hormonal imbalances include:
In addition to speaking to a doctor about your physical and mental health, consider cultivating healthy lifestyle habits to support your mental and hormonal health. Sometimes, people with hormonal imbalances deal with extreme fatigue. This causes them to be unable to work out, hang out with friends, or do many of the things they love. This, in turn, can lead to depression—which leads to more fatigue. This cycle is what makes depression such a difficult mental health condition to overcome.
If you or a loved one have hormonal depression or a hormone imbalance causing mental illness, it’s important to stop the cycle before it even begins. Try out daily stress-management methods to keep your moods and mental health stable, including:
Though hormonal imbalances are hard to deal with, the good news is that hormone imbalance and mental illness can be improved with treatment. Many people find success with medications like metformin (for PCOS or diabetes), levothyroxine (for hypothyroidism), and testosterone medication for low testosterone.
Hormones and mood can also be improved with lifestyle changes such as:
At AMFM Mental Health Treatment Center, you or your loved one’s will receive high-quality, compassionate care to help improve your mental health. With a dedicated team and a family-focused, multidisciplinary approach, AMFM Mental Health Treatment Center treats a wide range of mental illnesses, including those stemming from a hormonal imbalance.
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