Celebrities with Graves' Disease and TEDSince being diagnosed with Graves' and thyroid eye disease (TED), I have become aware of how many people struggle with autoimmune diseases and also how the symptoms have such a...reactionscomments
Box Breathing and How It Helps With StressOur lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of life. But sometimes, stress can get out of...reactionscomments
My Identity Before and After My DiagnosisI have always prided myself in being a capable and healthy person. When the symptoms of Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease (TED) started, I immediately searched for answers. I...reactionscomments
Unexpected Consequence of TEDI have a small dry line on my left eyelid. My left eyelid never fully came back down after having thyroid eye disease (TED). I didn't have surgery to correct...reactionscomments
How TED Defined My TwentiesThe first 5 years of my twenties were a walk in the park compared to the second half. There’s an ignorance that comes along with not knowing the future. I...reactionscomments
TED on TVI don’t watch television (TV). I don’t have a TV in my apartment. The only times I am near a TV is when I am at someone’s house and it’s...reactions2comments
Dry SeasonThis year, in the area where I live, the weather has been particularly abnormal so far. I have experienced really dry and really cold days mixed with the occasional snowfall...reactionscomments
The Roller Coaster That is Thyroid Eye DiseaseHaving thyroid eye disease (TED) is like being on Space Mountain at Disneyland. There are twists and turns you don’t see coming. You are waiting to see the light at...reactionscomments
Worries of TEDIt’s been 6 years since I was diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED). It’s been 3 years since I have been in the active phase. Every October, around the time...reactionscomments
Resolutions on Healing from TEDThyroid Eye Disease (TED) changed me. I would not be who I am today if it wasn’t for the experience I went through with this disease. I learned a lot...reactionscomments
Your Eyes Will Be OkayThis morning, I woke up and looked in the mirror. The first thought when I saw my eyes was, wow, I had never seen them like this before. Not because...reactionscomments
Christmas with TEDI don't have to worry so much anymore about managing thyroid eye disease (TED) on a day to day basis. It is difficult sometimes to remember those days that revolved...reactionscomments
Navigating Thyroid Eye Disease in Different Climates/EnvironmentsThyroid eye disease (TED) continues to surprise me, even as I am in the inactive phase and my symptoms are stable. Some of my most recent surprises came when I...reactionscomments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With Thyroid Eye Disease?Based on a recent homepage poll, we see that many community members are newly diagnosed, recently diagnosed in the last year, or still waiting for a diagnosis of thyroid eye...reactionscomments
Road Trip Across the Country!I love a good road trip. There’s something about hitting the road, listening to an audiobook, jamming out to tunes, and watching the scenery roll by that just does it...reactionscomments
Makeup and Feeling Less Self-Conscious in the Inactive Phase of TEDI have always loved wearing makeup. I have written a lot about how makeup was a very important tool that helped me emotionally during my active phase of thyroid eye...reactionscomments
StareRecently, I was walking through a store without my glasses on. I had my sunglasses on top of my head and I did not bother with getting out my glasses...reactionscomments
How I Increase Awareness for Thyroid Eye DiseaseThere are many ways to advocate and help increase awareness for thyroid eye disease (TED) and other medical conditions. Besides having discussions with my friends and family here are a...reactionscomments
ThyroidEyeDisease.net Awareness Week: The Emotional Toll of TEDMany of us know that thyroid eye disease (TED) has physical symptoms, and can impact a person's physical appearance, but what may be less known to those who do not...reactionscomments
Graves' in the BackgroundI recently had my annual thyroid appointment. This is the first year I have gone without needing to get my thyroid checked. It felt like a weight has been lifted...reactionscomments
