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Interviews with Integrative Therapist Dr. Jan Nicholson
Mind-Body Focused Advice For Thyroid Patients

By Mary Shomon, About.com

Updated November 09, 2007

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In this series of Q&A interviews conducted by Mary Shomon, integrative clinical psychologist Jan Nicholson, EdD, shares her thoughts about mind-body approaches to all aspects of health, including chronic disease, thyroid conditions, autoimmunity, and hormones.

Difficulty Getting a Thyroid Diagnosis: Advice on How to Cope from Dr. Jan

Dr. Jan Nicholson
Dr. Jan Nicholson offers advice 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

In this interview, Nicholson discusses coping with continuing fatigue, dealing with adrenal fatigue/adrenal burnout, and advice for the "stressed out," hard-charging Type A personality folks who are more frequently affected by autoimmune disease.

Coping with Thyroid Disease and Chronic Illness: Mind-Body Advice from Dr. Jan

Nicholson shares mind-body advice on coping with the emotional and mental effects of chronic illness, and advice for spouses of people with chronic illness.

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 if you develop a thyroid condition -- for example, you're unable to speak out. Nicholson shares her thoughts about how to take a mind-body approach to thyroid disease without self-blame.
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