Things People Say to Thyroid Patients (And Their Responses) -- Grace

1. "Why don't you go outside? It might make you feel better."
What I say: "Oh, maybe I'll go for a walk tomorrow..."
What I think: "I can't even open my eyes outside.  How will that make me feel better??"

2. "Are you sure you're sick?  You don't look like it."
What I say: "Yeah, I went to the doctor for it."
What I think: "I'm in chronic pain, with chronic insomnia and exhaustion, cold intolerance, brain fog, anxiety, depression, slow metabolism, GI issues, and an enlarged thyroid....yeah, you're right.  All in my head."

3. "You're a teenager.  It's normal to be tired."
What I say: "I'm going to bed."
What I think: "....For seven months???"

4. "All you need to do is exercise and eat more healthy.  You'll lose that weight in no time!"
What I say: "Yeah!......"
What I think: ".............................."

5. "I fight hypothyroidism too.  I know how hard that is; I've walked that road myself for many years. Why don't you go take a nap?"
What I say: "Great idea!"
What I think: "YOU ARE THE KINDEST AND MOST WONDERFUL AND UNDERSTANDING AND AMAZING PERSON EVERRRRRRR!!!!!!"

:) I decided to turn a hard day into one which I could laugh at.  :) Zzzzzzzz, Grace