Living with Thyroid Eye Disease: Becoming an advocate
I was a patient.
But it was only when I got a rare disease, that I learned to become an advocate, first for myself, and later, for others. For the past 10 years, I’ve lived with a rare disease: A whopper that is chronic and ongoing, even as the worst of it has passed.
Many years ago, I was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. My symptoms were cla…read more
Wow! I am so sorry you went through all of that. But I am glad you are doing better. And I am glad you have become an advocate – not only advocating for yourself but paving the way for other people to get diagnosed quicker and receive better healthcare. You are a very strong person, and I hope you continue to feel well. And I love this live,…read more
Well, it was a lot longer, but I hope that if someone else with this disease find it, they’ll relate to what I’ve written. It’s been a real honor to be able to help craft the messaging that’s on out on ListenToYourEyes on FB, as well as on their site. Thanks for your support.
Wow. I’ve learned so much from reading your leather. I’m glad that you were able to become an advocate and let people understand the struggles and the hardships that you’ve Wow. I’ve learned so much from reading your leather. I’m glad that you were able to become an advocate and let people understand the struggles and the hardships that you’ve do…read more
The year 2022 was a year that gave me the most hope and reminded me the value of my own life. It, like others, gave me high highs and some scary low lows. One of my highs was that I was able to spend the time and money to begin my journey to fixing my teeth again. I found the perfect dentist and I spent majority of the year with her working on…read more
OMG!! I am so sorry you went through all of this. It sounds absolutely terrible but I am glad they were able to diagnose and treat you and your feeling better. <3 Lauren
You are so strong to think that a person can go through something like this and continues to stay in their right mind amazes me. I would wish to have as much strength as you had going through this process. Thank you for sharing your store to us mand teaching us about The Sphenoid Sinus Cavity.
Dear Worrier,
How frustrating to feel like a basket case all the time. Most people, as they age develop a laisez fair attitude. They have lived the majority of the life and they are still able to take a breath. But not me. A few years ago in my early sixties I noticed I started to look at the dark side of life. I always worried I would…read more
Dear Unsealers,
This has been a difficult week for our country. I feel like we are more divided then ever. I am glad I can safely express my myself here at The Unsealed. Everyone needs an emotional outlet and that outlet is different for everyone. But I like being here and telling you all that I am grateful that we are kind to each other…read more