Considering Eyelash Extensions with Thyroid Eye DiseaseI have talked a ton previously about my thyroid eye disease (TED). For a little recap, I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease...reactions2comments
Self-Care Tips for Thyroid Eye Disease (From People With TED)Thyroid eye disease (TED) can affect people through physical symptoms, like eye pain, swelling, and eyelid retraction, as well as mental and...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
My Graves' Disease Story: From First Symptoms to DiagnosisI have spent a fair amount of time talking about thyroid eye disease (TED), but I do not think I have talked...reactionscomments
Winter with TED: New Challenges?The winter season brings cold outdoor climates, warm and dry indoor environments, and changes to everyday living. When managing a condition like...reactions3comments
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
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...reactionscomments
Spoon Theory and Thyroid Eye DiseaseI first learned about spoon theory a few years ago. It’s a metaphor related to chronic illness that discusses the amount of...reactionscomments
I Am Tired of Thyroid Eye DiseaseI am tired. Deep down in my bones and in my heart, I am tired. I am tired of thinking about my...reactions4comments
The Emotional Energy of Thyroid Eye DiseaseSometimes I think about how much easier my life would be without thyroid eye disease. My eyes would often wake me up...reactions2comments
Thyroid Eye Disease - Talking About It Versus SilenceI generally respond to stress in two different ways: I will chat about work stress, politics, and what wild thing recently happened...reactionscomments
Where I Find Support for Thyroid Eye DiseaseThyroid eye disease (TED) often feels very lonely. There is so much sadness and pain surrounding this disease, and it is hard...reactionscomments
The Financial Impact of My Thyroid Eye Disease JourneyLet’s face it, getting treatment for chronic/rare/complicated medical conditions like thyroid eye disease (TED) is incredibly expensive and a challenge for many...reactionscomments
Driving with TEDThyroid eye disease (TED) forced me to look at my reality through a new lens. I did not really think about my...reactionscomments
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...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
The Diagnosis ProcessFor a few years, doctors' waiting rooms were common place in my life. At first, there was a lot of fear around...reactionscomments
My Vision Journey with TEDWhen I was a junior in high school, I failed the school vision test. I could not read the letters below a...reactionscomments
Now Closed: 2025 TED Awareness Month Giveaway!The ThyroidEyeDisease.net Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is thyroid eye disease (TED) awareness month, and it is...reactionscomments
What Does Bringing Awareness to Thyroid Eye Disease Mean to You?Living with thyroid eye disease (TED) can be challenging. It can change your appearance, affect your confidence and self-esteem, and be hard...reactionscomments
