In fact, the thyroid is an important endocrine organ in the human body. The thyroid hormone it secretes is not only related to the metabolism of sugar, proteins, fats, etc. but also linked to emotional fluctuations in individuals.
1. Negative emotions can "attack" the thyroid
Negative emotions and stress can indeed make your thyroid "ill."
A study published in the "Thyroid" journal indicates that negative emotions and stress can affect the body's immune system, causing the immune system to "attack" the thyroid [1]. The thyroid is stimulated, leading to the onset of diseases.