01/28/2026
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Did you know that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is the most common anxiety disorder reported in people with thyroid antibodies?
The connection between Hashimoto’s and OCD is a very interesting one. Here are a few ways the two conditions are connected:
- Elevated thyroid antibodies have been linked to OCD
- Inflammation and immune system dysregulation play a role in both Hashimoto’s and OCD
- Nutrient deficiencies may be at the root cause of both conditions
- Gut infections and gut dysbiosis may also be a potential root cause of both conditions (specifically, an overgrowth of Streptococcus)
I personally experienced OCD symptoms when my thyroid antibodies were at their peak, and my symptoms resolved as I lowered my thyroid antibodies and put my Hashimoto’s into remission.
Since then, I’ve noticed that many people who are diagnosed with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and OCD may actually be dealing with a thyroid disorder. Their mental health symptoms subside when they start to optimize thyroid function.
Have you ever been diagnosed with OCD or experienced OCD symptoms? What was your experience like?
I wrote up a white paper chock full of information on the connection between Hashimoto’s and OCD, and root-cause strategies for overcoming OCD. Comment OCD101 below and I'll send it straight to your inbox.
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