Grave's Girl

Living with autoimmune and chronic invisible illnesses for over 9 years. Sharing my personal struggles, humour, support and understanding. ~Ggirl

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

Be inspired to learn all you can about your illness. Be empowered by taking control: develop coping skills & positivity.

#thyroidillness

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

Only YOU know your body best! Never give up trying to find a Dr. who will also treat your symptoms, not just TSH. Took me 8 yrs.

#thyroid

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

Her: "Maybe you'll feel better tomorrow?"

Me: "No, I wish. It's #Chronic illness. It's been 9 years now and I don't believe in miracles."

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

With #chronic health problems/pain, it can be challenging to find support with all 3:

1. Understand (try to)
2. Validate
3. Empathize

#FMS

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

It is extremely important to be informed, educated and take an active role in your health care. New meds & treatments may be invaluable.

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

We get through our new struggles by drawing on inner strength. What really matters is how we go forward and deal with these new challenges.

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

Debilitating fatigue is the most challenging symptom for others to understand. NOT laziness. Imagine you have the flu, every single day.

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

I'm the 'face' of invisible chronic illness. If I put on make up, did my hair, you may not know that I feel like I'm a sick zombie in pain.

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

I don't wear fake eyelashes or extensions. But I do put on a fake smile to hide a very real story.

#invisibleillness

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

@capitalmom Thanks :) Hope you are enjoying your evening.

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

For those with #chronic illness, it's not 'another day, another dollar.' Instead it's 'another day, another appointment.'

Sigh, me anyway.

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

There comes a point that constant hope becomes torture and acceptance brings peace.

#chronicillness

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

Sadly at a young age my health continues to decline since '04 since Grave's Disease. Changed me & my life forever, poor quality.

#thyroid

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

I may not look like I'm suffering, so when I wear make up and a smile that doesn't mean I am feeling better.

#invisibleillness #autoimmune

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

Doctors. Frustrating.
My extensive research & knowledge of my medical cond., and the fact that it's MY body & only MY health should matter!

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

It's the inside that counts! Love this 💜

#chronicillness #Chronicpain #thyroid #FMS

[Lee Vickers LWi @LIGHTWorkersi]

Let your positive words be like oxygen!

[James Clear @JamesClear]

Share everything you know. Most people die with their best ideas still inside them. The only way to get it out is to share.

[Charlie Daniels @CharlieDaniels]

Time cannot be replaced or relived,it can only be regretted or cherished.
Let's all make the day count.

[Grave's Girl @Graves_Girl]

#appreciate #power #Challenges #strength #Thyroid