Filling in the bio bit on your profile is powerful

[Charlie-Farley]

This is not obligatory -

But I would encourage you to do it.

I have filled in my bio as I know I can point people towards it as an example, but also, if I keep it updated it is a great resource (quick to read) for others on the forum if I need advice. Click on my face to see mine. It sits in my profile.

I would encourage people to do this and then you will get more meaningful responses. When it gets to 6 or more posts and your journey is scattered over them it becomes impossible to read every post to bring yourself up to date before offering lived experience advice. A summary is very powerful. I read mine every few months and see if I need to add to it 😉👍

After all, it is an anonymous record of your journey and stands as a testament as to why we are all here.

There are some very powerful accounts of living with thyroid disease and reading others you may find an insight to your own journey or inspiration to continue your own.

Equally you may just be the person who provides inspiration to others joining.

[DizzyD]

Great advice Charlie! I've never wrote a bio.....it would turn into a book because my thyroid journey started over 30 years ago. But still, I will have a go at doing one in a condensed form.

[Charlie-Farley in reply to DizzyD]

It’s worth it. I sometimes rake over the coals so to speak and it makes me realise how far I have come and how much I have learnt from the amazing people on this forum- feeling very grateful.

[DippyDame in reply to DizzyD]

My journey through a long dark thyroid tunnel started over 50 years ago....so please give your bio a go!Mine reminds me of how far I've come...and of all the amazing people here who have helped me along the way.

Hopefully it inspires others to realise that there is light at the end the tunnel.

Good luck!

[Charlie-Farley in reply to DippyDame]

Thank you 😘♥️👍

[Sunflower535]

I updated mine recently - it's a great place now where I can go and see what my results were from the start. Handier than having to look through all my bits and pieces of paper with various results written on and at least then if you have a query, all you have to do is cut and paste the results over to your post. Definitely worth while taking a minute to do.

[PurpleNails Administrator]

I agree, it’s always helpful to view history & understanding a back story when offering the most complete advice. Having a bio means remembering & re writing pertinent information each time isn’t required.

Examples of the sort of information to include are:

Approximate date (how long ago) you were diagnosed and any diagnosis.

What treatments plans you have tried in past & issues with them.

Current treatment & doses / medication.

Why you joined or what your goals next steps are for the future.

I’m sure there other important points or ideas. Further suggestions are always welcome.

[Buddy195 Administrator]

I will add ‘update bio’ to my resolution list, as it is something I’ve not done for a while. Thanks for the reminder! 👍🦋

[Charlie-Farley in reply to Buddy195]

Welcome 😘👍