Interviews with Integrative Therapist Dr. Jan Nicholson

Mind-Body Focused Advice For Thyroid Patients

By Mary Shomon, About.com Guide

Updated November 09, 2007

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board

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.