Makeup, Eyelash Extensions, and TEDI have talked a ton previously about my thyroid eye disease (TED). For a little recap, I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease...reactions2comments
Why I'm Not Worried About My TED Coming BackFor so many years, thyroid eye disease (TED) took over all my thoughts. It was my main source of worry and concern...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My Autoimmune Diseases and the Long TermI feel like I have had a ton of time to reflect on everything, from my Graves' disease diagnosis to my thyroid...reactionscomments
Bridge the GapI walk through the store without pain from the light. I do not wear sunglasses or a hat. My eyes do not...reactionscomments
4 Tips for Communicating With Loved OnesEditor's Note: This article originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. It can be so hard for people outside of the rare...reactions2comments
Is It a New Active Phase of Thyroid Eye Disease?I am always worried (scared - okay, beyond terrified) that something bad will happen and thyroid eye disease (TED) will rear its’...reactionscomments
That Little Voice in My Head and TEDWhen you are dealing with a disease as complicated and individualized as thyroid eye disease (TED), the facts can be a bit...reactions2comments
Finding My Creativity AgainI am a creative person. I love writing poetry, stories, and journaling. I got a BA in creative writing from Metropolitan State...reactionscomments
Elephant on the PageI am reading through my old journals and I am shocked by the absence of my thyroid eye disease (TED). I did...reactionscomments
Sometimes It’s The Little Things That MatterThyroid eye disease (TED) has a huge impact on my life physically, emotionally, socially, and financially. But it has also necessitated small...reactionscomments
TED Symptoms: TriggersIt has been a few years since I have experienced extreme thyroid eye disease (TED) symptoms. I have lived in a phase...reactionscomments
Walking on EggshellsWaking up with double vision on the first Wednesday of October 5 years ago was the first time I was suddenly made...reactionscomments
Managing Thyroid Eye Disease in the WinterWinter is not my friend. While I enjoyed snowy activities as a kid, those days are long behind me, and I have...reactionscomments
Holidays After Myasthenia GravisEditor's Note: This article was written by Mallory San Nicolas and originally appeared on our partner site Myasthenia-Gravis.com The holidays are coming...reactionscomments
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
TED Mixed With Cold WeatherWhen I had thyroid eye disease (TED), the cold weather was not my friend. I found I made very little progress with...reactionscomments
What I Currently Do As Self-CareI am a big self-care advocate and I feel like every single person needs a form of self-care. It can be different for...reactionscomments
How To Deal With the Holidays With TEDThe holidays can be stressful in general. A lot of family, a lot of togetherness. Catching up with how the year has...reactionscomments
Feeling Disconnected From My BodyFor 3 years straight, my body and my emotions were constantly on high alert, waiting for when my eyes would become irritated...reactionscomments
Eye Doctor Versus Endocrinologist: Why I Had Both, and Not Just One or the OtherWhen I first was diagnosed with Graves' Disease, I found an endocrinologist. I have a great relationship with her and I am...reactionscomments
