What Is Power Posing?Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide, hands on hips, chin raised to the sky...reactionscomments
Recovering from Orbital Decompression Surgery - Part 1I was relieved when I was finally scheduled for orbital decompression surgery. In the weeks leading up to surgery, I wanted to prepare myself as much as possible, but I...reactions9comments
Four Eyes and Floating WordsThree years ago in early October, I woke up to two smoke detectors on my ceiling. It was early in the morning and I had to get up to get...reactionscomments
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Thyroid Eye DiseaseIf you have been diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), you may or may not have problems with your thyroid. Despite its name, TED can occur in those with a...reactionscomments
Rare Disease Day® and TEDThe last day of February is Rare Disease Day® all around the world. It is a day to recognize and raise awareness about rare diseases and how they impact patients...reactionscomments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessWhether or not you have a child, most people would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong way to raise a child, new trends, the...reactionscomments
The Moment I Found Out: My Graves' Disease DiagnosisDuring my early 20’s I was working part-time at a radio station. I had graduated college and immediately started working as soon as I moved back home. I was working...reactions2comments
What Not to Say to Someone with Thyroid Eye DiseaseIt is difficult to know what to say when a loved one is going through a unique traumatic experience, especially if it involves a medical condition that most people know...reactions2comments
The Wall is OffI was walking down the hallway with my mom towards my eye doctor’s office. I had walked down this hallway many times over the years. This was a familiar hallway...reactionscomments
My Thyroid Eye Disease JourneyMy Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) journey started when I first got diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. I have always had big eyes ever since I was a child, but my eyes...reactionscomments
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The 5 Stages: Coping With a New DiagnosisA diagnosis of a temporary condition, like the common cold, may be annoying and require some brief changes such as getting extra rest and drinking more fluids. But what about...reactionscomments
Who Is That in the Photo?I first noticed that my eyes were changing when I looked at myself in a photo. Something was different. Why did I look so…off? The whites of my eyes were...reactions2comments
Join Our Team of Advocates!Would you like to share your experiences with thyroid eye disease and help others who are also living with the condition? We are looking to add new voices to our...reactionscomments
A Thyroid Eye Disease Conversation Guide for You and Your DoctorThyroid eye disease (TED) is a rare autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease causes your immune system to attack healthy cells in your body by mistake. With TED, the target is...reactionscomments
Light Too BrightWhen I was a kid, I would stare into the sun while riding in the car. My mom told me not to but I did it anyway. My small act...reactionscomments
Tracking Your TED SymptomsPeople with thyroid eye disease (TED) may experience a variety of symptoms. These may include inflammation, dry and irritated eyes, difficulty closing the eyelids, or double vision, just to name...reactionscomments
Writing on the WallThe first thing I noticed was the swelling under my eyes. I was in a bathroom in a random McDonald’s somewhere in the middle of Iowa. It was the Monday...reactionscomments
How to Be Your Own Best AdvocateThyroid eye disease (TED) can be a confusing, lonely condition. But it does not have to be. Advocating for yourself can help when navigating a diagnosis, managing symptoms, and finding...reactionscomments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt can often be very difficult to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions for your doctor at your first appointment for thyroid eye...reactionscomments
