Mind-Body Thyroid Advice from Dr. Jan Nicholson

Dr. Jan Nicholson is an integrative clinical psychologist in Virginia who brings innovative mind-body approaches to her therapeutic work. I'm excited to be bringing this series of Q&As and interviews with Dr. Jan, focusing on a number of mind-body questions and issues of interest to thyroid patients and others suffering from chronic diseases.

Can You Take a Mind-Body View of Thyroid Disease Without Blaming Yourself?
Some mind-body approaches to thyroid disease may imply that it's your own fault that you developed a thyroid condition -- that you're unable to speak out. Dr. Jan shares her thoughts about how to take a mind-body approach to thyroid disease without self-blame.

Coping with Thyroid Disease and Chronic Illness: Mind-Body Advice from Dr. Jan Nicholson
Dr. Jan offers advice on how to take a mind-body approach to thyroid disease and chronic illness. Topics covered include coping with the emotional and mental effects of chronic illness, and advice for spouses of people with chronic illness.

Difficulty Getting a Thyroid Diagnosis: Advice on How to Cope from Dr. Jan Nicholson
Dr. Jan shares her thoughts on how to cope emotionally and physically when faced with difficulty getting a proper thyroid diagnosis. She also offers suggestions on how to get your symptoms taken seriously and not dismissed as a mental health concerns.

Coping With Fatigue, Stress, and Adrenal Burnout: Mind-Body Advice from Dr. Jan Nicholson
In this interview, Dr. Jan offers insightful advice on coping with continuing fatigue, dealing with adrenal fatigue/adrenal burnout, and advice for the "stressed out," hard-charging Type A folks that are more frequently affected by autoimmune disease.

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