Tips to Feel More Like Yourself with Thyroid Eye DiseaseMy experience with thyroid eye disease and Graves’ disease was a constant struggle. Every day was difficult, and I felt like my...reactions2comments
Thyroid Eye Disease Recurrence: What Are the Chances?I am in the inactive phase of thyroid eye disease (TED), also called the "quiescent stage." This word alone gives me a...reactionscomments
Three Years Later - Navigating Thyroid Eye Disease After SurgeryMy last surgery for thyroid eye disease (TED) was a little over three years ago. I’ve often said that surgery profoundly helped...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
How Doctors Assess Thyroid Eye Disease SeverityFor people with thyroid eye disease (TED), assessing the severity during its active phase is key. This is because TED only responds...reactionscomments
My Thyroid Eye Disease Journey and How I Really FeltSomething that became apparent in my experience with thyroid eye disease (TED) is that other people’s journeys would not be the same...reactionscomments
Watery Eyes? Tips for Managing Makeup with Thyroid Eye DiseaseThroughout my journey with thyroid eye disease (TED), makeup has been a very important tool for me. Like many people with TED...reactionscomments
Restoring Your Rest: A Guide to TED-Friendly SleepIf you have Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), you already know that symptoms like eye bulging and eyelid retraction do not stop when...reactionscomments
Considering Eyelash Extensions with Thyroid Eye DiseaseI have talked a ton previously about my thyroid eye disease (TED). For a little recap, I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease...reactions2comments
Self-Care Tips for Thyroid Eye Disease (From People With TED)Thyroid eye disease (TED) can affect people through physical symptoms, like eye pain, swelling, and eyelid retraction, as well as mental and...reactionscomments
Questioning My Reality: What a Head Game!Being diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), just naturally comes with a difficult shift in mentality. Knowing that this is a long...reactions2comments
My Graves' Disease Story: From First Symptoms to DiagnosisI have spent a fair amount of time talking about thyroid eye disease (TED), but I do not think I have talked...reactionscomments
Winter with TED: New Challenges?The winter season brings cold outdoor climates, warm and dry indoor environments, and changes to everyday living. When managing a condition like...reactions3comments
Staying Joyful During the HolidaysAs we approach the holiday season, I am inclined to reflect on how my eyes may be affected. With thyroid eye disease...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...reactionscomments
Spoon Theory and Thyroid Eye DiseaseI first learned about spoon theory a few years ago. It’s a metaphor related to chronic illness that discusses the amount of...reactionscomments
I Am Tired of Thyroid Eye DiseaseI am tired. Deep down in my bones and in my heart, I am tired. I am tired of thinking about my...reactions4comments
The Emotional Energy of Thyroid Eye DiseaseSometimes I think about how much easier my life would be without thyroid eye disease. My eyes would often wake me up...reactions2comments
Thyroid Eye Disease - Talking About It Versus SilenceI generally respond to stress in two different ways: I will chat about work stress, politics, and what wild thing recently happened...reactionscomments
Where I Find Support for Thyroid Eye DiseaseThyroid eye disease (TED) often feels very lonely. There is so much sadness and pain surrounding this disease, and it is hard...reactionscomments
