"Grieve For The Health You Used To Have."
ISSUE 105, 30th June 2022
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Introduction
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Welcome, Thyroid Family, to Issue 105 of The Free Thyroid Family Newsletter.
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For the vast majority of those with a thyroid diagnosis, itโs a lifelong thing.
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๐ฆ Learning to live with a thyroid condition such as hypothyroidism or Hashimotoโs can be tough - really tough.
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๐ฆ We may grieve for our old self and old life. We may feel frustrated, angry and even dislike the parts of ourselves that have changed.
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๐ฆ Many of us feel as if thyroid disease changes who we are as a person. Our personality, our stamina, our mental clarity, our fitness... and it can even change how we look on the outside too.
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๐ฆ However, we canโt go through life hating ourselves or how our thyroid condition manifests if we wish to move forward. In order to move forward and truly thrive again, enjoying life and taking the wheel back from thyroid disease, we have to grieve, accept, adapt and learn.
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๐ฆ In order to give your body (and mind) the love it needs to flourish again, let go of the hate and anger you may harbour towards your body and/or thyroid condition.
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๐ฆ I used to feel so angry and frustrated, but it really stopped me from living in a way that my thyroid condition didnโt rule everything.
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๐ฆ Once I had let go of the angry and frustrated emotions, it freed up energy for me to research and implement things that could improve my health with thyroid disease. Once I had stopped blaming my situation on others and decided to take some control back myself, I finally saw improvements.
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โGoing through this grieving stage when diagnosed with a chronic illness is a necessity. โ
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โThis newsletter issue is titled "Grieve For The Health You Used To Have" in regards to this discussion, however, it also includes information on thyroid related news and links to my most popular social media posts from the last fortnight. Enjoy reading.
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And remember: if you find this free newsletter useful, you can upgrade to the premium version here and support the work I do as a thyroid advocate, so I can continue putting thyroid information out in to the world. ๐ฆ ๐ฆ ๐ฆ
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Happy reading, thyroid thrivers.
Rachel Hill
The Invisible Hypothyroidism
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๐ In Case You Missed it...
- Amazon UK currently have both my books on sale. No idea how long this will last but you can view them here and here.
- I am often asked for thyroid cookbook recommendations - I shared on social media that I mostly use this one.
- I ordered a blood test kit from Medichecks this week, completed the finger prick samples and posted it back. I am awaiting my results to see where my thyroid and vitamin levels now sit at a month postpartum. The one I ordered is called Advanced Thyroid Function Blood Test.
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The 2022 T3 Prescribing Report
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"Thyroid UK, along with other partner thyroid organisations published a new T3 Prescribing Report which shows that 58% of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in England are not following national guidance for liothyronine and that patients in those areas are being refused treatment with this important medication."
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โRead this in full here.โ
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5 Ways To Practise Thyroid Self-Care
Self-care isnโt just bubble baths, face masks and duvet days. Self-care is the very practice of taking action to preserve or improve your health.
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It can be great for your stress levels, mental health and wellbeing to find things that let you recharge and de-stress such as bubble baths, face masks and duvet days, but self-care should also implement what preserves and improves your physical health too.
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As a thyroid patient, what does this mean?
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โRead my article here.โ
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The Second Trimester: My Pregnancy on Armour and Levothyroxine
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I wanted to blog about my experiences of going through a โthyroid pregnancyโ, in order to give an insight as to how my thyroid medication worked for me during this time, but also as to how medical professionals managed it and what the overall experience was like.
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โRead my blog here.โ
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This recent post from The Invisible Hypothyroidism's Instagram page was very popular:
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The caption says:
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"This photo was taken over 10 years ago now. I was in intensive care. Unconscious. Spending my 18th birthday on breathing support.
Two years before, I had contracted swine flu at the age of 16. This illness changed my health forever."
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โClick here to read the full Instagram post.
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โจ Other Popular Instagram Posts These Past Two Weeks โจ
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๐ The Thyroid Isn't Important!โ
๐ฅฑ Testing My Thyroid Levels 1 Month Postpartumโ
๐ Don't Hate Your Thyroid Journeyโ
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๐ฌ Latest Instagram Reels ๐ฌ
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๐คฑ There's a Baby in My Bellyโ
๐ โโ๏ธ Thyroid Exercise Mistakesโ
๐งช Thinning Eyebrows?โ
๐ You're Underestimating Me!โ
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My Top 25 Articles for Hypothyroidism and Hashimotoโs Hope
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I always promise to share both the ups and downs of having thyroid issues. This is realistic of how many people experience thyroid disease.
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โHere Are My Top 25 Articles for Hypothyroidism and Hashimotoโs Hope.โ
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Do Your Own Blood Tests!
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As I mentioned at the beginning of this newsletter, I have done some thyroid and vitamin testing this week to review my body's needs.
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I like using Medichecks a few times a year because they take me just a couple of minutes to complete and I get the test results a day or two later.
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These test kits fit straight through your letterbox and are a quick and convenient way to check a few things your doctor has perhaps refused to.
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Lancets are provided, which you press down on to the finger to make a finger prick, and then blood drops form, which you collect in the tube. Easy peasy.
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โThe test I ordered checks for B12, iron, Vitamin D etc. to help me assess my supplement regimen.โ
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That's all for this issue of The Free Thyroid Family Newsletter, but as always, you can find more information and support...
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โญ In The Premium Newsletterโ
โญ In my website articlesโ
โญ In my book: Be Your Own Thyroid Advocateโ
โญ In my book: You, Me and Hypothyroidismโ
โญ In the 'Thyroid Family' Facebook Support Groupโ
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You can also follow me on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterestโ
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If thereโs anything you'd like to see in a future issue, let me know. Keep an eye out for the next issue in two weeks' time!
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Be your own thyroid advocate. ๐ฆ
Rachel Hill
The Invisible Hypothyroidism
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Please Note: None of the statements in this publication should be taken as an official endorsement of any particular product, including any sponsored content. I strongly suggest consulting your doctor before making any changes to your lifestyle or health regimen. The information included in this publication is not meant to substitute the clinical guidance provided by a healthcare professional. Rachel Hill / The Invisible Hypothyroidism is not medically qualified and does not offer medical advice. Read the full disclaimer here. By reading this newsletter, you agree to understanding this information.
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