Originally published on 1st March 2016 Last updated on 28th February 2025 March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, which is important and relevant to many of us with hypothyroidism. This is because 90% of us with hypothyroidism also have the autoimmune…
Originally published on 25th May 2016 Last updated on 7th May 2025 International Thyroid Awareness Week begins on 25th May 2025 and continues through to 31st May. This worldwide, week-long event is a good opportunity to raise awareness of thyroid disease;…
Originally published on 8th March 2018 Last updated on 8th March 2025 The 8th March marks International Women’s Day, commemorating the movement for women’s rights. Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s affects a lot more women than men (7-15 times more women), but…
Originally published on 1st March 2020 Last updated on 28th February 2025 Many people living with hypothyroidism, also known as an underactive thyroid, are not receiving full thyroid testing and monitoring. Even though the full thyroid panel (also referred to…
Originally published on 1st January 2016 Last updated on 1st January 2025 TW: Mental health, suicide January is Thyroid Awareness Month, a month dedicated to talking about thyroid disease. This awareness event gives us the chance to raise awareness around…
Originally published on 10th October 2018 Last updated on 10th October 2024 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicidal Feelings The 10th October is World Mental Health Day, a great day to show your support towards better mental health knowledge and awareness,…
Originally published on 3rd October 2018 Last updated on 1st October 2024 TW: Pregnancy loss, miscarriage October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Where does this tie in with thyroid disease? Well, just having a thyroid condition puts you…
Originally published on 10th September 2018 Last updated on 10th September 2024 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts When I was in the first few months of my hypothyroidism diagnosis, I was suicidal. My quality of life was so poor…
Originally published on 1st September 2016 Last updated on 4th September 2024 Every year, September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month! This annual event was created to spread awareness of the symptoms and effects of thyroid cancer and the importance of…
Originally published on 7th3rdSeptember 2019 Last updated on 19th July 2024 I have written many times before, expressing the difficulties that many people with thyroid issues such as hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, face with remaining in employment. As well as ensuring…
