‘When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person that walked in. That’s what the storm is all about.’ ~Haruki Murakami
Quotes to Inspire You When Graves Disease is Kicking Your Butt I don’t know about you, but I get excited when I see a quote or phrase that aligns perfectly with what’s happening in my life at the time. It feels like divine intervention. Like God sending me a direct message when I need it…
Focusing on one area/system of the body is supposed to make doctors experts in their field. But are they becoming experts, or just developing a bad case of tunnel vision? I apologize for coming off a bit sarcastic. But, my question stems from dealing with all of the frustrations of being a Graves Disease patient….
We Gravesters have all had our doctor tell us that everything is within normal range when we’re feeling anything but normal. I think that’s one of the most frustrating things I’ve learned about Graves Disease; doctors medicate us to keep our hormone levels in range, not to make us feel good. For so long after my…
I Have Thyroid Eye Disease In June 2017 I had my thyroid removed. One doctor told me it would be at least a year before I felt normal again. Another said that I might have to get used to a new normal. Have you heard of this? This new normal. I’m not a fan. But…
When I Was Told That I Have Graves Disease When I was told that I have Graves Disease, I didn’t even know what an Autoimmune Disease was. I had no idea that a body could get so confused that it would start attacking itself. Several years ago, I was feeling crummy, sweaty, and anxious. Sometimes,…