A symptom of low body temperature
Motivation/Ambition, Decreased
As discussed in previous chapters, there can be a good physiological reason Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome sufferers frequently feel as if they do not have enough resources to adequately address the challenges that face them. Molehills often seem to be mountains. We all know what it feels like to have days when we just don’t feel like doing much, whether because of illness or discouragement or other reasons. These same feelings often are very exaggerated in patients with Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome . Their overwhelmed feelings, and lack of ambition or motivation are often quite inappropriate in relation to their current living situation (with there being no apparent reason or explanation).
This one symptom accounts for a scenario repeated time and time again every day throughout this country to which most of are completely oblivious. There are seemingly able-bodied people, who for no apparent reason ( and not because they want to), will spend hours during the day, days on end, for even weeks and months virtually doing nothing more than sleeping or sitting in a chair. It is hard to imagine the impact this one symptom can have in the quality of life and productivity in the lives of these individuals and, therefore, in our society. I have seen, first hand, working with some of these patients the toll it takes in terms of their careers, days off from work, lost business opportunities, failed businesses, and the costs to employers.
In their own words
“After reading the book or logging onto the Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome web site, they are eager to get started on “something that seems to be the first thing that makes sense in a long time.” I find it extremely important for the patient to be educated as much as possible and this often increases their motivation to comply with the…”
— Sandra Denton, MD · read more stories
Dr. Wilson on this symptom
Exercise vs. Calorie-Cutting to Lose Weight: Is T3 the Missing Link to Success?
Recent research suggests modest calorie-cutting to lose weight affects thyroid hormone activity.
Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome Symptoms
The symptoms of Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome are classic symptoms of slow metabolism as in hypothyroidism. A patient doesn’t have to have all the symptoms to respond well to T3 therapy. In fact, they may only have one.
Thyroid and Anxiety
People who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks may have low temperatures, and recovery from Wilson's Temperature Syndrome often means freedom from anxiety without resorting to drugs.
Low self-esteem, “out of control” feelings, and eating disorders
Common WTS complaints of low self-esteem and lack of control can sometimes lead to eating disorders.
Where this comes from. A 2015 interview with Dr. Wilson on low body temperature and thyroid hormone expression is indexed on PubMed Central (Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal). Wilson's Temperature Syndrome is not accepted by every medical body — read the disagreement in full.
From Dr. Denis Wilson's book on Wilson's Temperature Syndrome. See all symptoms →