How I Advocate For Myself at the DoctorsGoing to any doctor can be nerve-wracking. Going to a specialty doctor, whether it be an eye doctor or an endocrinologist for...reactionscomments
Thyroid Eye Disease Edition: This OR That?Every person is different, and each may prefer certain things over others. So, let's find out what you prefer! Let's play This...reactionscomments
“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
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
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...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
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
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
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
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
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
How Graves’ Disease and TED Changed My PerspectivePrior to being diagnosed with Graves’ Disease and thyroid eye disease (TED), I feel like my perspective was completely different. I did...reactionscomments
Tips for Tracking Thyroid Eye Disease SymptomsIt was a scary moment when I first realized that my eyes were changing. I had been practicing makeup techniques for my...reactionscomments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions, like thyroid eye disease (TED), often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue...reactionscomments
My Experience With SteroidsWhen I was diagnosed with TED in the fall of 2018, the treatment I was offered by my thyroid eye doctor was...reactions3comments
What Not to Say to Someone with Thyroid Eye Disease : Part 2My initial article on this topic led to several in-depth discussions with individuals in the chronic illness community. The general consensus -...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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Accepting What I Cannot ControlHere is what no one warned me about when I was diagnosed with thyroid eye disease - when my eyes get irritated...reactionscomments
Psoriasis and TEDMore than 80 different varieties of autoimmune diseases affect more than 23 million people in the United States. Somewhere along the way...reactionscomments
