What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
Reflecting on Active Phase Photos with Thyroid Eye DiseaseI do not enjoy looking at photos and videos of myself from when I was in the active phase of thyroid eye...reactions2comments
Lesson Learned the Hard WayRecently, I had a moment that put many of my thyroid eye disease (TED) problems into perspective. I hit my head. And...reactionscomments
Waves of Change: Coping With SymptomsThe symptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED) can cause you to guess and second-guess what might come next. If you ask me...reactionscomments
My Eyes Have Stabilized; What Did I Do Right?I was someone with thyroid eye disease (TED), asking, "What did I do wrong to make myself get this disease?" My eyes...reactions6comments
My Daily Routine with Thyroid Eye DiseaseAt this point in my journey with thyroid eye disease (TED), I've had 4 surgeries to help reverse some of the damage...reactionscomments
Going Out on a Sunny DayGoing out on a sunny day while managing the symptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED) can be challenging. In this video I...reactionscomments
Lingering Reminders of TEDLately, I have been bumping my head randomly, but not enough to be concerned but enough to be more aware of this...reactionscomments
I Can't Live With My Eyes ClosedAll I ever wanted to do was close my eyes. The active phase of thyroid eye disease (TED) was 3 years and...reactionscomments
Active and Inactive TEDThere is no clear definite answer or moment to when I went from the active phase of thyroid eye disease (TED) to...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 Experience of Graves' Disease Overtaking Hashimoto’sWhile thyroid eye disease (TED) was controlling a lot of my life, at the same time, I was dealing with the onset...reactionscomments
AcceptanceAcceptance...oh, how I dreaded that word sometimes, but yet, to have acceptance of some aspects of our life can bring such peace...reactionscomments
Seeing My Myself AgainWhile both my eyelids have lowered on their own after the long journey I have been on with thyroid eye disease (TED)...reactionscomments
Thyroid Eye Disease and Unsolicited AdviceSomehow it feels like the moment I mention that I have autoimmune conditions, suddenly everyone is an expert, even if they have...reactionscomments
Positive Interactions with Thyroid Eye DiseaseI find that it is unfortunately all too easy to write about the negative or hurtful comments I have received in relationship...reactionscomments
Choosing Not to DrinkAfter I was diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), I made a conscious decision not to drink. I was not a big...reactionscomments
My Eyes Have StabilizedThe ongoing question that went through my mind daily was, "Will my eyes ever go back to normal again?" Whether it was...reactionscomments
StabilityI recently received some good news. I had a yearly eye exam and a 6 month follow-up with my endocrinologist. Both of...reactionscomments
To Go or Not To GoI am the planner. Do you have a band aid? A tissue? An aspirin? A tape measure? Yes, I do, I am...reactionscomments
