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 messages asking me questions and talking about what...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 it can also be an overwhelming tool when...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 the exam room with my heart racing and...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 list. We are so busy all the time...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, or angry. They also may feel relieved to...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 family vacation, it was a vacation with my...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 features while taking the focus away from others...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 some people to go through life changes alone...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 team of doctors who help support you in...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 my life. Overthinking a lot of things on...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 strong to have gone through all that." Honestly...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 better management of my symptoms...I could argue at...reactionscomments
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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 did not know anyone else who was diagnosed...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 until fall and even then I was told...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 may consider yourself a spoonie or relate to...reactionscomments
The Rollercoaster Ride That Is TEDOnce I seemingly had my Graves’ disease a little more under control, that’s really when I noticed a significant issue with my eyes. I was sent to an eye doctor...reactionscomments
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 body was spinning wildly out of control. I...reactions2comments
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Thinking About Going Gluten Free? Do This First.“If I stop eating gluten will it help my thyroid eye disease symptoms?” I have seen this question posed online more times than I can recall. And I understand why...reactionscomments
