**Warning, I know there are more serious topics to discuss but…

When I was diagnosed about 4 months ago, I did a lot of research on GD. The one thing I couldn't find is how has it affected people (men or women) who are single. How/when is it the right way/time to tell someone you're dating that sometimes you may be too cranky, tired, etc to do the things you once took for granted? Even in non-romantic relationships, how have you brought up your disease and treatment? When I tell strangers, it's always hard to find the right words to describe things (maybe it's the fogginess acting on my brain)
Hi there, my body attacks itself and I took some radioactive iodine for treatment but good news, I'm not “glowing!”
I love that this group is so accepting and they never judge. I'm just looking for some feedback and maybe even funny anecdotes. Thanks for reading!

Hello - I think it's a very personal decision as to how/when to tell a potential partner about a chronic illness. This Q&A from Lupus International might be of interest. (The one about dating is a few questions down).

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http://www.lupusinternational.com/Coping/Ask-the-Professional/Relationships-and-Dating.aspx [lupusinternational.com]

Take care!

I know exactly what you mean. First of all I never thought I would meet anyone who would understand let alone look at me without feeling sorry for me. It's a tricky one but I couldn't have explained it in one sitting. I had to explain a little at a time especially since I don't understand it all myself. I've heard so many horror stories and it makes me look back on my previous relationship and I realize now how important it is to have a great support system. One who is committed no matter what. Now thats alot to ask someone expecially since the moods swings are nothing to play with. I pray often and I ask my higher power to keep me grounded and aware of when I feel myself “switching up”. It's not easy but I try to eat right and decrease the monster called stress.
Take it one day at a time