"How is thyroid tired different?"
ISSUE 109, 25th August 2022

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Introduction

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Welcome, Thyroid Family, to Issue 109 of The Free Thyroid Family Newsletter.

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Two and a half months postpartum from child number 2 and I’m starting to flag. I wasn’t doing too bad, but in the past few weeks I’ve noticed my body slowing down. 🥱

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Things I’m going to focus on improving:

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• Eating better - it’s been so easy to reach for less nutritious foods but I feel so much more energetic when I’m eating a variety of food and not just convenience foods.

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• Supplements - I’ve fell out the habit of taking them every night and it’s more like a couple of nights a week I actually take them… certain ones such as Vit D, Iron and my probiotic I definitely need.

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• Getting to bed earlier - After a hectic day of caring for 2 young children, by the time they’re both finally asleep in the evening, I want to have some time to myself to relax. But I’ve had way too many 12am bedtimes lately. With a newborn waking me up a few times a night, I need to hit the hay sooner.

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• Exercise - I need to be more mindful about doing enough and not too much. I was out walking for 5 hours the other day and my body was not happy about it... 😬

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I’m feeling constantly exhausted at the moment and suspect adrenal and gut imbalances at play, so working on the above will help to support my body back to a better place as I adjust to this crazy new season of life running around after 2 young children and everything that brings.

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Also going to test thyroid and vitamin levels again soon too.

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​This newsletter issue is titled "How is thyroid tired different?" in regards to the topic of trying to tell 'parent tired' apart from it, 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. 🦋 🦋 🦋

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Happy reading, thyroid thrivers.

Rachel Hill
The Invisible Hypothyroidism

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Social Health Awards Finalist!

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I was really surprised to receive the news that I’m a finalist again for the Social Health Awards this year (previously known as WEGO Health Awards), for the award “Social Media Master”.

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Surprised because I usually ask for my followers to vote for me when nominated in order to help get to the finalist stage, but just didn’t have the time to do this, this year.

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Since having my second child 2 months ago, life has been chaotic to say the least!

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But anywho, I’m so surprised and honoured to receive the news of being a finalist again, for the award ‘Social Media Master’.

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These awards celebrate patient leaders sharing their health stories to help others, with thousands of nominations were made each year, so to be 1 of 6 finalists for this award is incredible.

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​Going from being in such poor health with autoimmune hypothyroidism, to thriving in life again and sharing that with other thyroid patients, has been one heck of a ride. At my worst point, I was bed-bound, unable to climb stairs without my partner’s help and unfortunately suicidal.

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Trying my best to help others in that situation is a true passion and I really do believe, my calling. I am beyond excited that thyroid disease is in the spotlight and I feel so privileged to be in this position.

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As many of you know already, I work hard in advocating for better awareness, diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s and all its related conditions and effects to our lives, and when I say that I am passionate about giving thyroid patients a voice and helping as many people as possible, I really do mean it. Thyroid advocacy is my passion.

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Keeping authenticity and raw honesty behind my work, I am always open about my own thyroid journey and this is what makes The Invisible Hypothyroidism so unique.

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The time I can give to my thyroid advocacy work is very limited right now as I am on maternity leave, which is what makes this finalist news even more of a surprise.

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Winners of these awards are announced on August 25th via a virtual ceremony. Stayed tuned on my social media for any updates.

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What Happens to Thyroid Health: Postpartum

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Before I ever fell pregnant, I often wondered (and worried) what pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum would do to my thyroid health.

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Living with autoimmune hypothyroidism, my health could be up and down and, after having managed to get it stable for a couple of years, I started to think about starting my own family but remained curious about whether it would have any long lasting impact on my Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism.

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Now three pregnancies and two births later (I miscarried my first), I have gained insight that I hope is useful to others perhaps thinking about embarking on this stage in their lives.

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​Read my article here.​

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The Third Trimester: My Pregnancy on Armour and Levothyroxine

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This is the last in my pregnancy blogs, covering the third trimester. It includes my hospital stay for a preterm labour scare.

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​Read it here.​

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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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"Raise your hand 🙋🏼‍♀️ if this is you too!

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❗️ Adrenal dysfunction or ‘adrenal fatigue’ (though it is more accurately referred to as hypothalamic-pituitary axis dysfunction) is common in those of us with thyroid issues."

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​Click here to read the full Instagram post.

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✨ Other Popular Instagram Posts These Past Two Weeks ✨

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🥱 Are you a Spoonie?​

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🎬 Latest Instagram Reels 🎬

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🙅‍♀️ Can't Stop Talking About Thyroid Advocacy​

😥 Muscle aches and pains​

😅 How I addressed adrenal fatigue​

✋ Levo not working​

🍲 Mum tired or thyroid tired?​

🍹 Finding social events draining with hypo​

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Thyroid Medication Options

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Did you know that there are multiple medication options for hypothyroidism?

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Are you on the right one for you?

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Could a change in medication change your life?

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​Read more here.​

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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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⭐ In The Premium Newsletter​

⭐ In my website articles​

⭐ In my book: Be Your Own Thyroid Advocate​

⭐ In my book: You, Me and Hypothyroidism​

⭐ In the 'Thyroid Family' Facebook Support Group​

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If there’s 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. 🦋

Rachel Hill
The Invisible Hypothyroidism

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