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Ep. 280: Is It OCD… or Your Thyroid? The Hidden Link Doctors Miss!

Obsessive thoughts. Compulsive behaviors. Anxiety that won’t switch off. What if your thyroid could be playing a bigger role than you think?

In this episode, we explore the surprising connection between OCD and conditions like Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism—and why mental health symptoms are sometimes rooted deeper in the body than most people realize.

Emerging research shows that people with autoimmune thyroid disorders may have higher rates of OCD, with thyroid hormone imbalances potentially affecting key brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and glutamate.

When these systems are disrupted, it can fuel anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and compulsive patterns—making thyroid health an often-overlooked piece of the puzzle.

If you’ve ever felt like your symptoms don’t fully make sense—or aren’t being taken seriously—this episode connects the dots.

🎧 Listen now, and find out what’s actually happening in your brain and body, when to consider thyroid testing, and how optimizing your thyroid levels may help improve not just your physical health—but your mental well-being, too.

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You can learn more about the topic at the Paloma blog:

OCD, Hashimoto's, and Hypothyroidism

https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/ocd-hashimotos-hypothyroidism

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