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FREE DOWNLOAD: CAN (Create Another Narrative), Affirmation Cards

Why CAN Affirmation Can Affirmation Cards were created in response to my own health journey. After giving birth I experienced an extreme presentation of Postpartum Thyroiditis and continuing health problems for several years after this. I found it nearly impossible to access the support that I required and my symptoms were constantly dismissed as mental… Continue reading FREE DOWNLOAD: CAN (Create Another Narrative), Affirmation Cards

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85 affirmations for coping with a thyroid problem: When my body and mind were at their weakest, I had to be my strongest and this is what I told myself.

Hypnobirthing and positive affirmations Before I gave birth to my daughter I practiced hypnobirthing and a part of this was to recite positive thoughts and affirmations. I littered the walls of our house with affirmations in preparation for birth, giving little thought to their usefulness beyond. Postpartum Thyroiditis Three months following the birth of my… Continue reading 85 affirmations for coping with a thyroid problem: When my body and mind were at their weakest, I had to be my strongest and this is what I told myself.

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Postpartum Thyroiditis Survival Kit: Following the birth of my Daughter I had a difficult time with postpartum thyroiditis. Here I share what helped me on this journey.

The journey to good health following my battle with postpartum thyroiditis was a strange and isolating one. It was also a time when I found out a great deal in terms of my own health and well-being. In this post, I share the little things that helped me to get through postpartum thyroiditis. 1. Empower… Continue reading Postpartum Thyroiditis Survival Kit: Following the birth of my Daughter I had a difficult time with postpartum thyroiditis. Here I share what helped me on this journey.

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Part 1 of My Battle with Postpartum Thyroiditis: Three months following the birth of my daughter I become extremely ill with postpartum thyroiditis and after a misdiagnosis of psychosis it was impossible to find support.

Up to 10% of women experience Postpartum Thyroiditis however, due to lack of knowledge and understanding accessing treatment and care was nearly impossible. 'Postpartum Thyroiditis is probably the most common Thyroid disease now seen in the UK.' (British Thyroid Foundation) My story I call it a battle with postpartum thyroiditis because that is what it… Continue reading Part 1 of My Battle with Postpartum Thyroiditis: Three months following the birth of my daughter I become extremely ill with postpartum thyroiditis and after a misdiagnosis of psychosis it was impossible to find support.