Thyroid and understanding.

It has been three years since I posted here. And what a three years it has been. I started this blog as an outlet for the many voices in my head to be able to express themselves and yet still be buried deep in the internet leaving the world with the choice to read or not to read. And so, if you are interested, well, here is what they have to say tonight.

This is a little glimpse into what it looks like to try to treat hypothyroidism with adrenal fatigue. This is only a portion of what I take everyday so I can function like a halfway normal human being. There is no way to adequately show how this illness FEELS. To someone who doesn't know, everything on the outside might look just fine. But really the body is functioning in slow motion. Below are just a small example of what happens when you suffer from hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue.

- This condition makes you gain weight because it slows your metabolism, but you can't exercise because your adrenal glands can't handle the physical stress. Even the mental stress of a normal day can drain them and big or ongoing stress can cause them to crash.

- Inflammation flares, causing arthritis in your joints, swelling and pain all over and a puffy face and fingers.

- Because your adrenal glands are shot from working massive OT for so long, they are confused and can have days and nights messed up and not understand when it's time to sleep and time to wake.

- A once smart, sharp, organized, efficient person begins to feel, move and live as though their brain has turned to mush.

This is just the tip of the iceberg, I could go on and on. However, even with all these symptoms, most doctors refuse to do proper testing for thyroid issues. And worse, won't even acknowledge adrenal fatigue as being an actual illness. 🤤 I tell you this not looking for sympathy, but asking that if you know anyone who suffers from these illnesses, take these few symptoms I've listed and try to put yourself in their shoes. Try to understand their world. Don't suggest diet, exercise or sleeping pills.  Don't wonder why they're so slow and tired and cranky all the time or why they seem to be struggling with everyday life. This is why.