Hypothyroidism Support Group

Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...

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NinjaMother 09/23/2009

Hi everyone,

Always there is so much to be negative about our lovely disease that I thought that I would say the good things about having hypothyroidism.

First and foremost, I have met some really wonderfully people who share something in common with me. I don't get out much, but with everyone here and my wonderful ND I have enjoyed your company, immensely!!!

My hair is falling out so I can't be vain about that. My body is changing to a new shape and I can't be vain about that. (Can you tell I don't like vanity.)

I have learned a lot about the way the body works. Before I didn't even know what a thyroid (or parathyroid) was. It has made me appreciate how amazing the body really is.

I would like to write more, but it is time to go to story time at the library. Please add more to my list so that I can know of more reasons to be glad to have hypothyroidism.

deleted_user 09/23/2009

I actually wrote about this same subject. Here are a couple of my favorites:

I have learned patience
I have learned that having Graves is NOT the end of the world
I have learned to accept my appearance
Not to judge people by how they look or act

deleted_user 09/24/2009

In looking for a diagnosis of thyroid disease, I learned there are a million horrible conditions that I dont have!!!

deleted_user 09/24/2009

I have learned to listen to my body and not feel guilty about slowing down sometimes.

deleted_user 09/29/2009

I learned that life and energy are finite.

So, I put my energy into my passions and built my life and career around my dream job.

That has led me to gain so much experience that people want to involve me when new businesses are starting.

So I am 30, may own more than one business very shortly and am the CFO of another - and perform as a Magician/Illusionist professionally. And perform as a jester in a medieval show/feast dinner theater (that I'll own part of ).

So my life became an adventure. I learned early the value of time and energy and chose very carefully where I put it.

Also, during some times I couldn't sleep at all because of the condition, I read several hours and practiced. I gained a long list of talents and a wide breadth of knowledge while I was an insomniac.

So - it stinks - but, it has defined me. I chose to have it define me in a positive way - and I like how life turned out.

Ben

deleted_user 09/30/2009

I have learned to be more empathetic towards others who are ill.
I learned to be patient with myself and others and most importantly, I have learned how to set better limits with people and to take better care of myself.
Good topic!
Hugs!
Hannah

Jules3391 09/30/2009

I too have learnt patience (well sort of!).

I have also learnt to appreciate all the things that I have and don't waste time on hankering after the things that I don't have.

I have learnt to appreciate all the small wondorous things that I never noticed before.

deleted_user 09/30/2009

This may sound crazy, but the fact that I know I have something at my disposal to speed up my metabolism if overweight should start to creep up just takes away the powerlessness of this unrelenting disorder. See, I told you I was crazy after all these years lol

deleted_user 10/01/2009

I have learned that i do not control my body - it controls me and i must listen to it.

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