“The Other Side” of Thyroid Eye DiseaseI suffered from thyroid eye disease for years, and there was little that I could do but wait for treatment. I knew...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Getting a Second Opinion for Thyroid Eye DiseaseA diagnosis of any disease or life-altering condition like thyroid eye disease (TED) can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about...reactionscomments
Recovering from Upper Eyelid SurgeryIf you are reading this, perhaps you or a loved one is scheduling upper eyelid surgery for thyroid eye disease (TED) and...reactions4comments
Tips for Someone Just Getting DiagnosedOnce I started becoming very vocal about having Graves’ disease, and writing about my experience on social media, I started getting more...reactionscomments
Why I Don't Google My TED SymptomsGoogle is great for a lot of things; Looking up restaurant reviews, finding directions to someplace new, and reading celebrity gossip. But...reactionscomments
Why I Chose a ThyroidectomyI must have looked like a terrified mouse when I met the endocrinologist who diagnosed me with Graves’ disease. I sat in...reactionscomments
Why Self-Care is So ImportantSelf-care is so important. I feel like it is often something that a lot of people do not put high on their...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Diagnosis and SymptomsA diagnosis of a rare disease like thyroid eye disease (TED) can be difficult to accept. People may feel overwhelmed, sad, frustrated...reactionscomments
Cruising with TEDThe summer after I was diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), I went on vacation with my family. This wasn’t any old...reactionscomments
How Makeup Helped Me Cope With Thyroid Eye DiseaseI’ve always been fascinated by the art of makeup, the way color, shading, and shadow can manipulate shapes. It can highlight some...reactions6comments
Having a Good Support SystemWhen diagnosed with anything, it really always helps to have people around you that you can lean on. It is scary for...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: What Made You Want to Be a TED Advocate?You are your best advocate. You know your body and your condition better than anyone else. Of course, you likely have a...reactionscomments
How TED Impacted My Mental HealthI have always had anxiety. Since I was a kid, I had always worried about all the big and small details of...reactionscomments
It’s Okay to Not Feel Strong - Thoughts on Thyroid Eye DiseaseSomething that people tell me quite frequently regarding my journey with Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease (TED) is, "Wow, you’re so...reactionscomments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactionscomments
TED Awareness Week 2022 Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week 2022 Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A...reactionscomments
Repeat After Me: You Are Not Alone!Finding out about my Graves' disease diagnosis and later my thyroid eye disease (TED) diagnosis, I definitely felt alone. I mean, I...reactionscomments
How TED Changed My EyesMy eyes changed over one summer. It was gradual in the moment but obvious in pictures. I did not notice a difference...reactions2comments
Keep Calm and Spoon OnHave you ever heard of the term "spoonie?" If you know what a spoonie is, then there is a good chance you...reactionscomments
