If you answered “yes” to 5 or more of the following questions, please tell your thyroid specialist about your symptoms. It is possible that you are suffering from hypothyroidism. ① I feel weak, often sleepy, and have low energy and stamina; ② My brain is slow, I have difficulty concentrating, my memory decreases, and I move and react more slowly; ③ I have gained weight; ④ My skin becomes dry, my nails become brittle, gray, and break easily; ⑤ I often feel cold (even when everyone else feels comfortable); ⑥ I have many negative thoughts and I feel depressed; ⑦ My bowel function and metabolic level seem to slow down, and sometimes I get constipated; ⑧ I feel stiffness and pain in my muscles and bones, and my hands feel numb; ⑨ My blood pressure increases or my heart rate slows down; ⑩ My cholesterol level increases. If you answered “yes” to 5 or more of these questions, please go to a thyroid specialist at a hospital and have your thyroid checked.