Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
However, you’re on a right track and I’m so proud of you!
It’s in people’s nature to not be able to understand something they have never experienced.
And I know how frustrating all of it can be.
Maybe try to educate people on why exactly you cannot eat those foods, or what exactly you experience and how you feel.
Send them articles so they can learn more themselves.
Sending love,
Monica

I’ve given up sugar, alcohol, and on a plant based diet.
It’s hard for people to understand that don’t have it why you are in pain or why you won’t have a drink or eat bad foods,
They think oh it’s ok just this once but it just messes you up.

It was just refreshing to hear you talk about it and it’s all true things you must do to feel better.

I am so happy to hear you found my article helpful!
Sending love <3

Laura,
I am so sorry to hear your still have problems with your medications.
It’s true, staying active must be a nightmare with congenital hypothyroidism, however, it helps a lot.
Keep it up!! <3

Bridget,
First of all, thanks so much for taking the time to go through my article <3
I can only imagine what you are going through...
I am so ashamed to admit that I was like that at the beginning when I didn't know anything about my friend's hypothyroidism and the weird behavior.
It took me some time, and once I realized what it really was and what they were really going through, I decided to try and do the best I can to make it up for them.
Dealing with hypothyroidism can be so stressful and discouraging, and if you don't have the right people besides you, that give you the right support, it's even harder.
I'd suggest you make your friends talk to a medical expert or just google a bit about your condition.
There are tons of girls on YouTube that talk about living with hypothyroidism, so suggest them to watch at least a few of them.
Just be patient and they'll come to understand.
If it's of any help, I'm here for you if you need anything - I'll be more than happy to help.
Love,
Monica

I love love this especially sense you don’t have a thyroid problem yourself but you understand how your friends feel to a T! I was diagnosed at 17 I’m 36 I llove yoga I don’t know how to deal with explaining why I didn’t gain weight it seems to be topic a lot. I do have the fatigue of 100 ppl! Its just so frustrating loosing friends canceling plans because they don’t believe you you look fine or you were out yesterday! Even my mom rolls her eyes when I do head stand yoga stuff I’m just doing this now because tomorrow the pain could be insane today I can push through if I didn’t move because of pain I’d never move! Its if you stop complaining you were never sick if I complained then im hypochondriac who doesn’t know what they heave hypo or hyper! I think I know I should have been in a coma the Dr was shocked by my levels and when hev saw me I was small and some energy. Yes im blessed this I 1 symptom I don’t have ( for now) t3 t4 converted right. I just don’t know how to explain or if I should even bother seems its in 1 ear out the other. Bless you for being so understanding and empathetic to go and research! I wish I had a friend like that lucky group of women.

Awww, thank you so much for this amazing comment!
I’m so glad my article helped.
I have so many friends and members of my family deal with hypothyroidism, and I had to do something about it.
Love,
Monica