Tales of Resilience: Lessons Learned from Navigating Life as a Career Woman with Chronic Illness

Chronic diseases are hard to navigate; once diagnosed, they become a lifelong companion. Although the symptoms vary, frequent signs of an underlying issue include fatigue, pain, sleep problems, mood changes, reduced energy, and reduced ability to perform daily routines.   In my case, the roulette of chronic diseases landed on hypothyroidism. Imagine feeling drained, lethargic, and failing to keep up a healthy weight despite your best efforts. I also experienced hair loss and dry skin, and even in hot summers I occasionally endured an unrelenting feeling of being cold. Hypothyroidism is associated with a slow metabolism due to issues with the thyroid gland. Although hypothyroidism affects all genders, studies indicate that women may have a higher susceptibility to this condition. The American Thyroid Association reports that approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States will experience thyroid disease during their lifetime. Fortunately, hypothyroidism is a recognized and manageable condition. I have experienced primarily mild symptoms, with only a few occasional setbacks. <a href="https://medium.com/@Criscribes/chronicles-of-resilience-lessons-learned-from-navigating-life-as-a-career-woman-with-chronic-71c0ecf1b64f">Read More</a>