"I've Been Feeling Disheartened..."
ISSUE 111, 22nd September 2022

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Intro -

Welcome to all members of our thyroid family, new and old. That's over 7,700 of you receiving this issue! It's lovely to have you here and a part of our thyroid family. 🤗

I hope you'll find this issue inspiring, reassuring and useful in your own thyroid journey. My aim is to share the information you need to live well with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's!

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Thursday Thoughts

I've been feeling a little disheartened lately.

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As you all know, I have a new baby and not as much time to dedicate to my thyroid advocacy work right now. As a result, any time I do have has to be prioritised in terms of spending it where I think is most important, in order to reach as many people as possible to provide thyroid support, information and reassurance to those who need it.

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So as I've watched my social media reach and engagement fall these past few months, I suspect due to me not being online as much as previously (because, you know, I'm taking care of a new baby!) it got me down a little.

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It seems that Instagram in particular is favouring accounts which log on regularly and post a lot of video content, which I've been struggling to keep up with, so when I do post, I'm being somewhat penalised.

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I shared more about this in the short video I posted here. But in short, if you want to keep seeing my thyroid info, please do engage and interact when you see it online. 💙

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So, I have also been playing around with my social media the past couple of weeks, namely Instagram, figuring out if my content needs a refresh over there in order to stay relevant and useful. I'm also having a think about how to give this newsletter a bit of a refresh, too. So you may see me experimenting with things a little!

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As a result of this, can I ask for your help?

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Feedback really helps me to figure out if I'm serving the thyroid community in the way they need.

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For those of us in the northern hemisphere, we're now entering the autumnal months, so I also wanted to remind us all to check our thyroid levels again. Doing so each time the seasons change can be really beneficial. Read more about why here.​

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We are also nearing the end of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Find my article on this below, for sharing on social media and with friends and family.

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And lastly, the 20th September marked three whole years since my bestselling book "You, Me and Hypothyroidism" was released! Check out my post on this here, and view it on Amazon here.

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Thursday Health Check-in

I've added this section to my newsletter introduction in order to hold a space for me to give updates about my own thyroid journey. I know sharing my personal experiences can be useful to others going through a similar situation.

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Currently, my health is pretty good (sleep deprivation aside!). I've been having some acid reflux, so I've been concentrating on looking after my gut health (such a big part of the thyroid jigsaw puzzle) and eating a little better.

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Outro -

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​This newsletter issue is titled "I've been feeling disheartened" in regards to my recent feelings around social media, however, it also includes information on other thyroid related news, discounts, tips and advice, and links to popular thyroid social media posts from the last fortnight. Enjoy reading!

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Happy reading, thyroid thrivers.

Rachel Hill
The Invisible Hypothyroidism

Follow Rachel on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest​

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👀 In Case You Missed it... 👀

• ​I ordered another thyroid blood test via Medichecks, which came back confirming my thyroid hormone levels are optimal and my Hashimoto's is still in remission. I plan to retest vitamin levels (such as Vit D, B12 and Ferritin) in another month or so.
• Amazon UK currently have both my books on sale. No idea how long this will last but you can view them here and here.
• My LetsGetChecked discount code has changed from 20% off to 25% off. The code to use is now: INVISIBLE25

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Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month – September 2022

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Every year, September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month!

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This annual event was created to spread awareness of the symptoms and effects of thyroid cancer and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding thyroid disease, and thyroid cancer is no different!

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​Read my article here.​

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Book Review: Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth by Dr. Jolene Brighten

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Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth: The New Mom’s Guide To Navigating The Fourth Trimester wasn’t a straight up ‘thyroid book’, but did touch on the importance of thyroid health as well as the many other related facets of having thyroid disease, when you’re recovering from childbirth.

After all, many women develop a thyroid condition or are diagnosed with one, following pregnancy, as it can cause it to trigger or ‘ramp up’.

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​Read this book review here.​

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Does Borderline Hypothyroidism Need Treatment?

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“My doctor said I’m borderline hypothyroid. What does this mean? What should I do?”

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Let’s explore.

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​Read more 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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"I always knew that I wanted to be a mum. However, when I received my thyroid diagnosis back in 2015, I spent a good while rethinking whether I still wanted to be a parent one day, now that I had a chronic illness..."
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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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🦋 Taking the medichecks thyroid test​

♦️ Turning 29​

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🎬 Latest Instagram Reels 🎬

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🙅‍♀️ Optimal Thyroid Levels​

😥 Trying to understand doctors​

😅 Still feeling unwell with normal TSH​

✋ Symptoms coming back​

🧽 Housework with chronic illness​

💊 Take 1 pill a day and you'll be fine​

📚 3 years since my second book was released​

🧪 Check your levels in Autumn​

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Thyroid Brain Fog

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Brain fog is often described as feelings of mental confusion or lack of mental clarity. The phrase comes from the feeling of a fog that reduces your ability to think clearly. It can feel like a mental block and can cause a person to become forgetful, detached and discouraged. They may even become depressed as a knock-on effect. Brain fog is a common symptom of thyroid problems, particularly hypothyroidism.

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​Read my article on this here.​

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You, Me and Hypothyroidism: When Someone You Love Has Hypothyroidism

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The first book for the friends, family and other loved ones of thyroid patients, this book is a comprehensive and much-needed tool which compiles all the information you need in order to ensure your relationship doesn’t suffer at the hands of hypothyroidism.

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Included in You, Me and Hypothyroidism:

• Easy to understand information on what hypothyroidism is and how it affects your spouse, friend or family member
• Ways in which you can best support the person you know with hypothyroidism to get them back to good health
• Information and practical advice on fertility issues, mental health, changes in sex drive, managing social events, dietary changes, housework and more, when your loved one has hypothyroidism
• Support for your own mental health and wellbeing while supporting someone else
• A list of resources (websites, books) for further reading

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Although hypothyroidism can certainly feel like an unwelcome third wheel in a relationship, it needn’t be forever. Learn not only how to overcome this change to both of your lives, but also how it can instead strengthen your relationship.

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​View it on Amazon 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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You can also follow me on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest​

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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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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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