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Hi Gerri,
It sounds like you’ve gone through so much more than I have but it still took me two years to reach normal levels. It’s been two years since that and I’m still not what I used to be. But I am so much better! I would never have believed anyone who might have told me what to expect. This site and my fellow warriors had made a world of difference. I’m so glad you’re doing better and able to recognize it. Being able to see progress is what carries you through the difficult moments. Being able to paint is a wonderful talent to have. I’m glad you’re able to continue to pursue it.

[Anonymous]

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Hello, I see no new posts for a few days…must be the heat waves down south.We have had a “mild” summer, mostly cool days.I want to thank Jake for writting me back, it gives me hope that I still have a future doing something. Sometimes I get so depressed about my eyes and muscle weakness and mind fog , that I feel like curling in a ball and wanting the world to go away.Some days I feel just awful, today I’m feeling better. I have a full life and my husband sticks by me through all my ups and downs. So I have alot to be thankful for.My disease isn’t fatal, as long as I take my meds and listen to my doctors.I was diagnosed over two years ago.I was much sicker then than I am now.I will tell you that maybe some of us are more prone to the “crazzies”than others. Before getting this disease I was already being treated for clinical depression.Before being diagnoised with hyperthyroidism friends thought I was by-polar or on drugs.I would REALLY fly off the handle, I’d jump if someone walked into the room too fast,among other things. Today I can look back and see my progress,I have more moments of clarity, I’m less prone to fly of the handle and I have so much more knowlege about whats happening to me.I have to thank this site, and the wonderful books out there we have to read. I know that I would have been that crazy woman with the bugged out eyes back in the 1700’s insane asylym…if not for Dr. graves discovery.
This is not a disease that effects just our body and eyes(for some),but also our mind and emotions. For this I go to counseling at least once a week. I was gifted in art (the only thing I thought I could do really well). When my TED tried to steal that away…I had to fight back.For an artist to become visually impaired is not a cool thing.I am taking art class with other people with different handicapps. Its taught me to paint more from the heart and spirit rather than technique…so I havnt lost it, rather my style has just changed. If you read this whole thing…TY! Gerri

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