Hyperactive and hypothyroid?
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I remember Ray talked about how kids that are hypothyroid don't necessarily have to be lethargic as might be more common in hypo adults, but could even be "hyperactive". This is exactly how I was as a kid. Endless energy, drove adults insane, made teachers cry of exhaustion, doctors asking my mom why she hadn't reached out for help with medicating me etc. I also needed to eat very regularly as missing a meal with just one hour made me really cranky.
Then as puberty hit this all shifted. I became constantly tired, no amount of sleep helped. I remember Ray mentioned kids in that situation often have high adrenaline and cortisol, I think? Is this familar to anyone? I have a kid (9 months) and I recognize the same patterns in her and want to make sure I can help her as best as I can. Already eats a lot of fruit and sugar, dairy etc.
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@kneegrows "Hyperactive" may = high adrenaline. Crankiness due to a missed meal probably means low blood sugar which would increase adrenaline.
Are you female? If yes, the increased estrogen at puberty can increase the likelihood of hypothyroidism. Or, perhaps you achieved your limit in polyunsaturated fats stored in your body.
Go easy on that fruit and sugar with your baby and with yourself. These can exacerbate a thiamine deficiency AND make healthy eating habits more difficult to achieve for your baby.
https://www.hormonesmatter.com/author/derrick-lonsdale/
https://www.hormonesmatter.com/thiamine-deficiency-causes-problems/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780128103876/thiamine-deficiency-disease-dysautonomia-and-high-calorie-malnutrition -
@kneegrows said in Hyperactive and hypothyroid?:
I remember Ray talked about how kids that are hypothyroid don't necessarily have to be lethargic as might be more common in hypo adults, but could even be "hyperactive". This is exactly how I was as a kid. Endless energy, drove adults insane, made teachers cry of exhaustion, doctors asking my mom why she hadn't reached out for help with medicating me etc. I also needed to eat very regularly as missing a meal with just one hour made me really cranky.
Then as puberty hit this all shifted. I became constantly tired, no amount of sleep helped. I remember Ray mentioned kids in that situation often have high adrenaline and cortisol, I think? Is this familar to anyone? I have a kid (9 months) and I recognize the same patterns in her and want to make sure I can help her as best as I can. Already eats a lot of fruit and sugar, dairy etc.
I was extremely restless and agitated as a child and would get upset easily, very passive and shy though and not bouncing around the room etc. By the time puberty came round the fatigue set it, digestive problems, constantly cold, disturbed sleeping patterns and a nervous wreck.
I had constant infections as an infant, so was probably hypothyroid from birth,
If diet isn't helping your kid then I guess thyroid, progesterone etc would be the next thing to consider.
There's some correspondence floating around between Ray and some people with kids in a similar situation, giving his recommendations etc. I thought I had them bookmarked, I post if I find them.
Does your kid like coffee? It might be something easy to try. I'm surprised at how many kids I see who like it. I know somebody who's five year old has coffee with breakfast every morning and loves it.
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