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🌼 Can We Really Choose to Be Happy? We have been feeling a bit low these past few days and can’t help but wonder if God wants us to be happy, why does sadness exist?
Sometimes, it is hard to find reasons to smile, even when we know there is so much to be grateful for. Maybe sadness comes to teach us something or to help us appreciate happiness when it returns. Yet in those low moments, it feels confusing and heavy. Have others here felt this way too? How do we find our way back to happiness on days when everything feels difficult? Let’s share the small practices, thoughts, or experiences that have helped us reconnect with peace and hope.
Together, we can support each other in this journey toward understanding happiness.
Many of us with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism feel stuck in a space where we are neither fully living nor fully unwell. Fatigue, weight changes, hair fall, mood swings, and brain fog can drain our energy, making even simple daily tasks feel heavy. It’s frustrating when people around us don’t understand the invisible struggles we face every day.
But you deserve to feel better. While medication is important, small lifestyle changes can help support thyroid health naturally. Eating selenium-rich foods like Brazil nuts, getting enough iodine through natural sources, managing stress through meditation or gentle yoga, prioritising sleep, and including regular, moderate exercise can gradually improve energy levels and mental clarity.
Remember, you are not alone on this journey. Healing takes time, but small steps matter. Share your daily challenges, small victories, or tips that have helped you feel a bit better so we can learn and support each other in this safe space.