Autoimmune Disease. Because the only thing strong enough to kick my butt is me.
Living with Graves Disease and Other Strange Health Conditions I’m in the habit of blaming all of my aches, pains, and bodily dysfunctions on Graves Disease. I think it’s the same with many Gravesters. Whenever something feels even a little bit off our first thought is, “Could this be Graves-related?” The truth is that although…
Holidays, vacations, weddings, and special occasions are meant to be joyful times. But somehow they always seem to give us some level of stress. I think that’s because they require what I like to call the three Ps; Planning, People, and Payment. When you have the three Ps, plus Graves Disease, you have a recipe…
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…
Everyday Tips for Living with Graves Disease and Unbudgeable Weight Gain Since Hyperthyroidism speeds up metabolism, people associate Graves Disease with weight loss. It’s not what happened to me, but unexplained weight loss is often the first Graves Disease symptom that people notice. It would be great if treatment just slowed things down and created…
How to Dress with Graves Disease I’m not a trendy person. I have very little fashion sense when it comes to clothes. So much so that I’m always worried that someone is going to recommend me for that What Not To Wear show. I’m telling you this so you’ll realize that’s not what this post…
Simple Tips for Working with Graves Disease Graves Disease feels different for everyone. For some, it’s so debilitating that they truly can’t work. For a while, it was like that for me too. I’m better now, but I still wouldn’t work if I didn’t have to. It’s not that I hate my job because I…
Keeping a Graves Disease Journal I’m sorry that I didn’t start keeping a Graves Disease journal a long time ago. I’ll tell you how my little project came about. But first, I want to tell you; Why you need a Graves Disease Symptom Tracking Journal Identify your triggers. Using a tracking chart forces you to…
Graves Disease and Brain Fog If you have not yet experienced Graves Disease and Brain Fog, brace yourself. At first you’ll think you’re just having an off day. Or that maybe you just didn’t sleep well enough and that’s why your brain is a bit sluggish. After it’s happened a few times, you’ll legitimately worry…
Graves Disease and Depression There was a time just before I was diagnosed with Graves Disease, that I was in a very dark place emotionally. It could be a coincidence, but it came after a series of stressful events. (If you’re curious about my stressful events, you can learn more about them here: Graves Disease and…
Eating with Graves Disease Since my diagnosis in 2015, I’ve been overwhelmed by the countless theories on eating with Graves Disease. I’m so aware of what I consume that food isn’t fun anymore. But I try it all, hoping that something will trigger a consistent sense of feeling and looking good. A while back, I…