Thanks so much for all your support. I actually sat down with my husband tonight and not only explained in detail what Graves was, I also told him every symptom I have. I don’t know if its being a Mom or just being a woman or the way I was raised, but I hate admitting I need help. What I wanted was for husband to just offer help but he wasn’t understanding the the small details I was giving him. He hasn’t been to the Dr. with me yet so I think that I will bring him in next time so that he can better understand what all this is about. He thanked me for finally just telling him how I felt, he was assuming that I was fine since I acted fine most of the time. A big relief has been lifted off my shoulders. I don’t feel like anyone in my life totally understands but at least I’m on my way to hopefully not feeling so alone.
DianneW I totally understand how the work stuff is. Bosses can be such jerks. I have told my supervisor that I have Graves but she had no reaction and I feel like I am going to have break out a power point presentation on Graves to make her understand. How ridiculous is that? If someone tells you they have a broken leg or cancer do you question if their symptoms are legitimate? Everyone at work who I talk to about it thinks they know someone who has a "thyroid problem" and it wasn’t a big deal. I am so sick of hearing that! Mine is a pretty big problem so stop minimizing what we all go through, ugh! I only work part time and that is my only saving grace. I can schedule most of my appointments on days off. I feel horrible for anyone who has to deal with this and work full time. I don’t know how you would be able to fit all your appointments in and go to work. Plus having a boss who is a jerk about it all? My goodness talk about stress! I hope it goes better for you DianneW!
