Road Trip Across the Country!I love a good road trip. There’s something about hitting the road, listening to an audiobook, jamming out to tunes, and watching...reactionscomments
Box Breathing and How It Helps With StressOur lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of...reactionscomments
Unexpected Consequence of TEDI have a small dry line on my left eyelid. My left eyelid never fully came back down after having thyroid eye...reactionscomments
How TED Defined My TwentiesThe first 5 years of my twenties were a walk in the park compared to the second half. There’s an ignorance that...reactionscomments
TED on TVI don’t watch television (TV). I don’t have a TV in my apartment. The only times I am near a TV is...reactions2comments
The Roller Coaster That is Thyroid Eye DiseaseHaving thyroid eye disease (TED) is like being on Space Mountain at Disneyland. There are twists and turns you don’t see coming...reactionscomments
Dry SeasonThis year, in the area where I live, the weather has been particularly abnormal so far. I have experienced really dry and...reactionscomments
Worries of TEDIt’s been 6 years since I was diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED). It’s been 3 years since I have been in...reactionscomments
Navigating Thyroid Eye Disease in Different Climates/EnvironmentsThyroid eye disease (TED) continues to surprise me, even as I am in the inactive phase and my symptoms are stable. Some...reactionscomments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With Thyroid Eye Disease?Based on a recent homepage poll, we see that many community members are newly diagnosed, recently diagnosed in the last year, or...reactionscomments
Flying SoloI recently took a trip to visit my parents. I had to navigate airport crowds, TSA, gates, luggage, and seat location on...reactionscomments
Graves' in the BackgroundI recently had my annual thyroid appointment. This is the first year I have gone without needing to get my thyroid checked...reactionscomments
Makeup and Feeling Less Self-Conscious in the Inactive Phase of TEDI have always loved wearing makeup. I have written a lot about how makeup was a very important tool that helped me...reactionscomments
StareRecently, I was walking through a store without my glasses on. I had my sunglasses on top of my head and I...reactionscomments
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With Thyroid Eye Disease?Navigating a life with thyroid eye disease (TED) can feel very lonely. The visibility of this condition can be stigmatizing and create...reactionscomments
Thoughts On BangsWhen I finally decided to cut bangs, I did not overthink it. Years of tucking my hair behind my ears because of...reactionscomments
How TED Defined My Twenties (Part 1)I have been reflecting a lot lately. I turned 30 in August. When I look back on this monumental decade of my...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Now I UnderstandI know I wanted people to understand what I was going through with my thyroid eye disease. I couldn't sit alone with...reactionscomments
The Power of PatternsWhen I had thyroid eye disease (TED), I would always wear a hat and sunglasses in public. This is what made me...reactionscomments
