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I am inclined to think your dad is lying. He is probably just bitter about the divorce and people who are divorced, generally don’t say very nice things about you.

What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?

In hypothyroidism the thyroid is underactive and so the rate of metabolism slows down. As hypothyroidism usually develops slowly you may have no symptoms until the condition is well advanced. The symptoms you may have might be blamed on old age and can vary in severity but as your metabolism continues to slow, the symptoms should become more obvious. The symptoms may include any of the following:

* Feeling tired and lacking energy.
* A tendency to feel the cold more than healthy people.
* Heart may beat slower.
* Weight gain and difficulty in losing it.
* Irregular or heavy periods.
* A hoarse, croaky voice.
* Forgetfulness.
* Depression.

Later symptoms may include constipation, dry, pale skin and dry hair, which may be brittle and break easier.

I hope that helps.

‘Thyroid Function

People with bipolar disorder often have abnormal thyroid gland function.4 Because too much or too little thyroid hormone alone can lead to mood and energy changes, it is important that thyroid levels are carefully monitored by a physician.

People with rapid cycling tend to have co-occurring thyroid problems and may need to take thyroid pills in addition to their medications for bipolar disorder. Also, lithium treatment may cause low thyroid levels in some people, resulting in the need for thyroid supplementation.’
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/public…

so i think hypothyriodism can lead to or be a symptom for bipolar, which might describe the symptoms…
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