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It can be very difficult to know what to say and do when a loved one is managing a life-altering condition like Graves’ disease. How can you walk a mile in someone else’s shoes when you cannot relate to the internal chaos that thyroid conditions can often cause?

No one can fully grasp the full experience and intricacies related to someone else’s medical condition, but everyone can do their best to learn, listen, and support their loved ones. As someone who has lived with Graves’ disease for several years, here are my tips for those who are hoping to show support.