Hi Cindy
I was treated with RAI for Graves in 2004.   When my Graves started, in 
addition to all the physical symptoms, I experienced EXTREME anxiety, panic attacks 
and depression.   I thought I was losing my mind.   It never occurred to me 
that it could be thyroid related.

Ativan helped tremendously until my thyroid finally started to slow down.

Similarly, when my thyroid started going hypo last year (I was euthyroid for 
a couple of years after RAI), I started to experience psychological symptoms 
again...not as severe.   It took me a few weeks of panic attacks before I 
thought of checking my thyroid levels again.   Sure enough....

I'm now on levoxyl, and symptom free. (no more ativan either!)

Is your daughter taking any anti-anxiety meds?   If not, I would speak to her 
doctor.   I KNOW that for me, fluctuations in my thyroid function can really 
throw me.   A short term medication until her counts level out could make a 
big difference for her.

Good luck.   Hoping your daughter finds relief soon!
Cheryl



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