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
Losing My Expressiveness to Thyroid Eye DiseaseI have always been an expressive person. I have been acting, singing, and dancing since I was a child. Public speaking is part of everything that I do, and I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Discovering Eye MasksWhen I wake up, I typically have puffy under-eye-bags from sleeping. One morning I woke up frustrated to see them extra puffy. I instantly began googling eye masks. Then I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 having thyroid eye disease (TED). But the truth...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Questioning My Reality, What a Head Game!Being diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), just naturally comes with a difficult shift in mentality. Knowing that this is a long term illness, and that it affects people differently...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 is one of my many attempts to address...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding the Right Doctor for TEDFinding a doctor to help you navigate your thyroid eye disease (TED) can be tricky. TED is a rare disease, and few eye doctors specialize in this sort of thing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cataracts: Not Part of My Game PlanGoing in for my second follow-up appointment months after strabismus surgery (eye muscle surgery), I hoped I could get a prescription for new glasses. I had trouble seeing distance and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I'm Still Here for You: Sharing My HopeIt's been a challenging journey since 2017, when Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease (TED) joined forces and attacked me at the same time. Reflecting on many of those days...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments