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Jun. 8th, 2018 07:45 amIn the past few months, I have had two different thyroid panels done and they both came back normal. Very bizarre, considering I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism as a child and apparently this is a lifelong condition. I remember my stepmother telling me that if I didn't taking my medicine, i could die. I quit taking it at 18, and 20 years later, I'm still alive so yeah She is and was always a hypochondriac.
The research I've done on the subject of the thyroid indicated that there are certain environmental factors that may contribute to a thyroid issue, particularly exposure to toxins,eating lots of gluten and living in a state of chronic stress. Coming from an abusive, unhappy household definitely contributed to a chronic state of fear, anxiety in me. The other day, I confessed to my dad that I used to purposely get weekend detention on Saturday mornings, just so I could not be at home. And as far as the diet goes, fresh veggies and fruit were a much smaller part of our diet. Mostly, it was meat and potatoes, a side of canned peas or something. Maybe 1-2 times a week, we had salad. Don't get me wrong, I never went hungry and am grateful for that.
Grateful, but definitely confused by my results.
In other news, I have been diagnosed with PCOS. That explains so much. Not looking forward to having to take birth control, but again I am feeling grateful that I finally have insurance to get this stuff taken care of.
Went to my first physical therapy session yesterday. Hoping that this will help delay the need for the hip replacement.
I am still waiting on an answer for going back to my old college. Getting frustrated with my yearly planning because so much of it depends on whether or not I am accepted again. The last time I called, the receptionist told me they were still waiting for a decision. It's been two months now ERGGGGH
Was going to go out this weekend, but really just want to relax and watch movies. Read a book. Order Panera delivery LOL Yup, my life is truly exciting at the moment.
The research I've done on the subject of the thyroid indicated that there are certain environmental factors that may contribute to a thyroid issue, particularly exposure to toxins,eating lots of gluten and living in a state of chronic stress. Coming from an abusive, unhappy household definitely contributed to a chronic state of fear, anxiety in me. The other day, I confessed to my dad that I used to purposely get weekend detention on Saturday mornings, just so I could not be at home. And as far as the diet goes, fresh veggies and fruit were a much smaller part of our diet. Mostly, it was meat and potatoes, a side of canned peas or something. Maybe 1-2 times a week, we had salad. Don't get me wrong, I never went hungry and am grateful for that.
Grateful, but definitely confused by my results.
In other news, I have been diagnosed with PCOS. That explains so much. Not looking forward to having to take birth control, but again I am feeling grateful that I finally have insurance to get this stuff taken care of.
Went to my first physical therapy session yesterday. Hoping that this will help delay the need for the hip replacement.
I am still waiting on an answer for going back to my old college. Getting frustrated with my yearly planning because so much of it depends on whether or not I am accepted again. The last time I called, the receptionist told me they were still waiting for a decision. It's been two months now ERGGGGH
Was going to go out this weekend, but really just want to relax and watch movies. Read a book. Order Panera delivery LOL Yup, my life is truly exciting at the moment.