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 the active phase. Every October, around the time...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Resolutions on Healing from TEDThyroid Eye Disease (TED) changed me. I would not be who I am today if it wasn’t for the experience I went through with this disease. I learned a lot...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Your Eyes Will Be OkayThis morning, I woke up and looked in the mirror. The first thought when I saw my eyes was, wow, I had never seen them like this before. Not because...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Christmas with TEDI don't have to worry so much anymore about managing thyroid eye disease (TED) on a day to day basis. It is difficult sometimes to remember those days that revolved...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 of my most recent surprises came when I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 still waiting for a diagnosis of thyroid eye...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 the scenery roll by that just does it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 emotionally during my active phase of thyroid eye...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
StareRecently, I was walking through a store without my glasses on. I had my sunglasses on top of my head and I did not bother with getting out my glasses...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Increase Awareness for Thyroid Eye DiseaseThere are many ways to advocate and help increase awareness for thyroid eye disease (TED) and other medical conditions. Besides having discussions with my friends and family here are a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
ThyroidEyeDisease.net Awareness Week: The Emotional Toll of TEDMany of us know that thyroid eye disease (TED) has physical symptoms, and can impact a person's physical appearance, but what may be less known to those who do not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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. It felt like a weight has been lifted...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Myths About Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)Once diagnosed with any disease our minds go immediately to all of the worst case scenarios we have heard. I was guilty of doing just that when diagnosed with thyroid...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week 2024 Giveaway!This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for participating! The third week of November is Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week! This year, we are focusing on bringing awareness to the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thoughts On BangsWhen I finally decided to cut bangs, I did not overthink it. Years of tucking my hair behind my ears because of my thyroid eye disease (TED) caused me to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 isolating experiences. TED affects people living with it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 life, my thyroid eye disease (TED) takes up...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 my misery. Now that the worst has passed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 feel safe navigating life while my reality was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fearing The Side Effects of SurgeryI honestly felt physically pummeled when I was told I needed cataract surgery. Thyroid eye disease (TED) has put me through everything. How could I possibly have to go through...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments