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
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...reactionscomments
My Questions for Our Community MembersI am a team member for this community, I respond to your questions and concerns as you navigate through the challenges of...reactionscomments
Deciding on a DoctorOnce I was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease, I had to find an endocrinologist. I feel like for me personally, my symptoms kind...reactionscomments
Noticing My Eyes After Treatments for HyperthyroidismWhen I first started seeing my endocrinologist, she put me on tapaszole for my hyperthyroidism. I was on that for a while...reactionscomments
My Response to Misconceptions About Thyroid Eye DiseaseOver the years I have heard many myths and misconceptions about thyroid eye disease (TED). Rare diseases are often misunderstood, and this...reactionscomments
How TED Affected My Quality of LifeDo you sometimes, or often, feel your quality of life has been affected by thyroid eye disease (TED)? Are your days "all...reactionscomments
What I’m Proud Of - Graves’ Disease, Thyroid Eye Disease, and SingingThe same question has been posed to me several times in interviews and chats with other rare disease advocates - "What are...reactionscomments
Why My Eyes Are Still My FavoriteIf someone were to ask me what my favorite part of my body was before I had thyroid eye disease (TED), I...reactionscomments
Social Media Filters and Thyroid Eye DiseaseLet’s talk social media filters and thyroid eye disease. I am very active on social media as an advocate within the autoimmune...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...reactionscomments
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
