A quick conversation

[sinisterporpoise]

Roommate: You're Hyper!

Me: Why do you think that?

Roommate: Because you've been full of energy and singing nonsensical songs.

Me: So?

Roommate: This marks a change in your behavior. I think it's because you ate the cookies.

Me: Wasn't I acting this way say two or more years ago?

Roommate: I don't remember, but you're hyper.

Me: Have you considered the possibility that I may just not be depressed?

 
On a serious note, I did have to explain to her that because of one of my medications and the way that Hashimoto's Disease works, she should be aware of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, which can cause a state called Hashitoxicosis.

Comments

[silk_dragon_zen]

Hyperthyroidism sounds as unpleasant as when I used to take Dexedrine for ADHD (not that it ever did much for the ADHD, so much as helped a little with combating chronic fatigue): I felt wired all the time and physically tense.

[sinisterporpoise]

I don't think it's any more fun than Hypothyroidism. I'll get the lab work the endocrinologist ordered back in October done today just in case.

On the other hand, I doubt I'd notice something was wrong in this state, so I wanted her to be aware of it.

[sinisterporpoise]

I did really eat most of the cookies. I'd say this is due to increased apetite, but it's mostly just old bad habits.