This disease can make us very fragile

[Rosebud1955]

To everyone who reached out to me in my sad moments. I truly understand that we’re all trying to win the battle with this horrible disease. I agree, I might have over reacted to the members that responded to my post. It’s very frustrating dealing with the mood swings of been under medicated, especially when one is”walking alone.” Even though we’re sometimes surrounded by family members, they don’t always understand what we’re enduring on a daily basis. Some of us are literally suffering alone. My apologies for over reacting, I have gotten over my feelings!!!! I will take some time to build up some much needed strength, I will post again when I feel stronger, when I’m winning the battle. I will diligently continue to stay tuned in so that I can continue to learn from all you knowledgeable folks.

Merry Christmas!! Happy holidays to all.

[Lora7again]

Be kind to yourself this is a horrible disease and can make you suicidal and depressed. When I was at my lowest I would ignore my daughter's telephone calls because I did not have the energy to talk to her and I feel like I let her down. She had just given birth to a baby and I didn't even want my picture taken with my grandchild because I looked ill and balding .... not a pretty sight believe me.

If ever you want to talk please message me because I do know how you feel only other thyroid disease suffers know what you are going through.

Take care

Lora x

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to Lora7again]

Oh Lora, having had and now being in remission fr9m Graves I really feel for you, especially when you talk about not answering the phone because you just didn’t have the energy to talk.

To Rosebud - I agree with Lora, you've got to be kind to yourself and I’d add that until you feel a lot better - be a bit selfish and just do things you want to do not things you think you should do. My husband was the most sympathetic of husbands but I don’t think even he understood how I was feeling. Friends and neighbours just hadn’t a clue.

A very happy Christmas to you both and I wish you both good health for 2020.

[Lora7again in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

Thank you for your kind words ... I do hope she comes back once she feels better. I read this forum for 2 years before I actually joined and contributed because I didn't have the strength to even sit at my pc or even use my laptop I felt so ill.