StareRecently, I was walking through a store without my glasses on. I had my sunglasses on top of my head and I...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...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
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...reactionscomments
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...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 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
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
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
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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
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...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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
