What undiagnosed hashimotos looks like

I’m Kay, and this is not your typical wellness page.

I’m 35, plus-size, dealing with Hashimoto’s + PCOS, and on a real-time journey to glow up, feel better in my body, and rebuild my confidence — without toxic diet culture BS.

The face you see first? Puffy, inflamed, exhausted.

The face you see now? Still me — just less inflamed, more energized, and finally learning to listen to my body.

You can heal. You can feel better. And you don’t have to do it alone.

Follow along for the real, the funny, and the healing ✨

.

.

#HashimotosHealing #GlowingUpInMy30s #PCOSJourney #PlusSizeWellness #CityGirlGlowUp #InflammationAwareness #RealHealingRealTime

2025/5/30 Edited to

... Read moreHashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid, can often go undiagnosed, leaving individuals to navigate persistent symptoms. Common ones include fatigue, brain fog, and noticeable puffiness, particularly in the face, as Kay describes. If you find yourself experiencing these signs, it’s crucial to seek medical advice to explore potential thyroid dysfunctions. Patients with Hashimoto’s often face similar struggles with inflammation and hormonal balance, particularly those also dealing with conditions like PCOS. Incorporating anti-inflammatory diets and mindfulness practices can help manage symptoms and improve overall well-being. Engaging with communities online, such as #HashimotosHealing or #PCOSJourney, can provide support and shared experiences, reinforcing the message that healing is accessible. Exploring lifestyle adjustments, such as balanced nutrition and exercise tailored for your body’s needs, is vital. Finding a healthcare provider who understands the nuances of autoimmune disorders can help tailor treatment, empowering you to reclaim your health journey. Hashimoto's is not just a diagnosis; it's a new way of living and listening to your body.

Related posts

Undiagnosed ADHD symptoms
Many woman don’t get diagnosed with adhd till they are in their 30s! That is crazy! ADHD looks different in woman than it does in men. These are my biggest symptoms of my ADHD. I can’t tell you how amazing it feels to have a diagnosis and not feeling like my brain is broken. Also, unrelated to the
Oliviabroookee

Oliviabroookee

1317 likes

The Ultimate PCOS Guide: Health, Diet & Self-Care❤️
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age. It can impact everything from metabolism to fertility, yet many people go undiagnosed for years. If you’ve recently been diagnosed or suspect you may have PCOS, this guide covers every
Chalie_Baker

Chalie_Baker

2008 likes

Easy anti inflammatory diet that gave drastic results #antiinflammatorydiet #creatorsearchinsights #antiinflammatoryfood #inflammationrelief #hashimotos
Your Friend Mel/Easy Nutrition

Your Friend Mel/Easy Nutrition

196 likes

Would add more idiots, but there’s a 10 slide limit :/ #mha #ranking #imtoooldforthis #shotaaizawa #idiots
Shota Aizawa 🩵🩷🤍

Shota Aizawa 🩵🩷🤍

181 likes

✨ Save this if you’ve been questioning yourself
ADHD in women is wildly misunderstood—especially in soft, creative, high-functioning girls like me. For the longest time, I thought I was just lazy. Inconsistent. Moody. Emotionally “too much.” But the truth was… my brain was trying to protect me. I was navigating life with undiagnosed ADHD and ma
Girl, Come In

Girl, Come In

27 likes

#creatorsearchinsights the Signs of Inflammation #inflammation , #healthtips , #wellness , #antiinflammatory , #healthiswealth #antiinflammatoryfood #antiinflammatorydiet
Your Friend Mel/Easy Nutrition

Your Friend Mel/Easy Nutrition

29 likes

This is what would tell my younger undiagnosed self #adhdwomen #audhd #adhdawareness #neurospicy
The Peaceful Navigator

The Peaceful Navigator

7 likes

#creatorsearchinsights Understanding Autoimmune Disease Symptoms #autoimmunedisease , #chronicillness , #healingjourney , #healthtips , #symptoms
Your Friend Mel/Easy Nutrition

Your Friend Mel/Easy Nutrition

223 likes

New to Lemon8!! Excited to be here 🥰✨🫶
Hi hi! Im new to the app and wanted to give it some time before full sending but I think this is super fun from what I've seen and seems like the best collection of vibes I've seen in a while. So hi! My name is Kayla and Im a professional photographer and model. I have ADHD, Postural
cosmic kayla

cosmic kayla

24 likes

5 Signs You Might Have Undiagnosed Autism
I’m not here to diagnose (I leave that to the professionals), but let’s have a spicy little convo about signs people never talk about when it comes to undiagnosed autism especially if you’re a girly, femme-presenting, or just really freaking good at pretending to be okay when you’re actually losing
ZINNIABEA SAGED

ZINNIABEA SAGED

1545 likes

Why positive self talk matters more for ADHDers
Does that statistic make anyone else want to cry? Thinking back to my time as an undiagnosed girl in the 90s, I remember getting a lot of negative feedback that mostly came in the form of disapproval from my parents. And then I remember that the verbiage I use to talk to/about my kids is very di
Calypso✨🌻

Calypso✨🌻

14 likes

🍋 My Life with ADHD - Diagnosed vs. Undiagnosed 🌪️
🧠💖 35 to 35 - Birthday Countdown 🎂- Day 17 😵‍💫 Let's talk about the incredible journey from 'undiagnosed' to 'diagnosed' ADHD, a chapter of my life that's transformed the way I navigate the world. When I finally got diagnosed, after having validation over something I’
Jordie_starbaby

Jordie_starbaby

812 likes

let’s get into the tea, shall we? 🤫💫🧠✨💪🏽 #fitness #fitnesstips #healthandwellness #calories #bodycomposition
lex nate 🦋⭐️🍒🌼

lex nate 🦋⭐️🍒🌼

12 likes

ADHD in Women
ADHD in women doesn’t always look like bouncing off the walls. It’s often quiet, masked, and deeply internal. That’s why so many of us weren’t diagnosed until adulthood. If this sounds like you, know you’re not lazy, broken, or alone. #ADHDInWomen #NeurodivergentAF #ADHDAwareness #Executive
Above Mind

Above Mind

58 likes

Annual Visit: Year 4 Life as a v122I Carrier
Ever wonder what an annual visit looks like for a symptomatic, undiagnosed V122I carrier? Here’s what an annual appointment looks like for me. Year four. Two days. Echocardiogram EKG Vitals in multiple positions Questionnaire Chest X-ray Bloodwork Fat pad biopsy Visit with my nur
hATTRNEXTGEN

hATTRNEXTGEN

1 like

LOOK DREAM CATCHER AHH ADHD ATTACK SPARKLES
Btw I’m undiagnosed just so I don’t offend anyone ^^ #kandi #bead #beadwork #cute #DIY
BabyBigBack

BabyBigBack

7 likes

Most thyroid issues go undiagnosed for years… but one of the easiest signs to spot is this: you suddenly can’t finish your sentences because the brain fog is so intense. That’s exactly what happened with my wife. She kept losing her words, forgetting simple things, and feeling like her brain
Teancum & Emma

Teancum & Emma

1 like

𝕀 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕖𝕧𝕖 𝕀 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕘𝕟𝕠𝕤𝕖𝕕 𝔸𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝔸𝕦𝕥𝕚𝕤𝕞
ɪᴛ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ᴀʟᴏᴛ ᴏғ sᴇɴsᴇs about me #WhoIAm #Get2knowKimmy
ᴋɪᴍᴍʏsᴡɪғᴛɪᴇ

ᴋɪᴍᴍʏsᴡɪғᴛɪᴇ

33 likes

💪🏾Let’s do it girl! Strengthen your pelvic floor with this thigh master 🔥🤏🏾💕 #pelvicfloorhealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloor #momssupportingmoms #momfitnessjourney
Success Layne Fitness

Success Layne Fitness

228 likes

I feel like I’m a good friend but…are any of you bad at texting back too? #relatable #onthisday #yapping #fypシ #lol
🧿·.·★ 𝓢𝓾 ★·.·🧿

🧿·.·★ 𝓢𝓾 ★·.·🧿

8 likes

What I would tell my younger undiagnosed self part 4 #adhdwomen #adhdinwomen #adhd #neurospicy
The Peaceful Navigator

The Peaceful Navigator

2 likes

In the mean time, anyone got any guesses? Shooting my shot here 😂 I think I know, but I’m wondering if you know.. we could compare notes. 🧐 But in all seriousness this suck, multiple times a days but hey get to humor to deal with it right? (Don’t worry, I am actively talking with doctors
Lexie - Chronic Health🦋

Lexie - Chronic Health🦋

4 likes

Still undiagnosed for years?
Being undiagnosed is its own kind of sickness. You grieve the life you had, even though no one sees you as “sick enough.” You start wondering if you’ll ever get answers — or if you’ll just keep surviving the question mark. If you’ve been undiagnosed for years, what’s helped you hold on? #lat
Nikki🍋

Nikki🍋

166 likes

Undiagnosed ADHD mixed with 2 kiddos = a never ending to do list 🫠🫠
mama brittany | SAHM

mama brittany | SAHM

5 likes

Doctors keep saying it’s just stress… meanwhile my symptoms keep piling up 😩 Anyone else going through this? Please tell me I’m not the only one. #undiagnosed #invisableillness #chronicillness #healthtok
Ms.tabbytabs, RDH 👩🏼‍⚕️

Ms.tabbytabs, RDH 👩🏼‍⚕️

12 likes

Thyroid removal
Wanted to share my experience 🦋 #chronicillnesswarrior #chronicillness #hashimotos #thyroid #thyroidectomy
💫

💫

5 likes

More things I wish I could tell my younger, undiagnosed self #adhdinwomen #adhdwomen #adhd #neurodivergent
The Peaceful Navigator

The Peaceful Navigator

13 likes

We don’t listen to her #maslowthetrickcorgi #dogmom #adhd #dogcomedy #doghumor
MaslowTheTrickCorgi

MaslowTheTrickCorgi

0 likes

Covert Narcissists
A personality that is complete lie. If his mouth is moving, he is lying. #covertnarcissist #covertnarcissism #narcissisticabuse #narcissistabusesurvivor
Stacie M Stark

Stacie M Stark

16 likes

Sunday reset wit me! Can yall tell I have undiagnosed ADHD 😂 #sundayreset #realisticmom #unfilteredmotherhood #momvlog #momhumor
MAMA CROW

MAMA CROW

8 likes

Let’s get started! Say a prayer for me ! #fyp #viral #smile
Patience

Patience

3 likes

One of the biggest things that helped my wife keep the weight off and stay in remission with Hashimoto’s… Was fixing her breakfast. She used to skip it or eat something sweet and crash by 10am 😩 Now she starts every day with a combo that keeps her blood sugar stable and energy high:
Teancum & Emma

Teancum & Emma

40 likes

Celi ✨

Celi ✨

2 likes

i havent had my normal amount of caffiene if you can tell #adhdtiktok #momswithadhd #undiagnosedadhd #adhdinwomen
C H E Y

C H E Y

0 likes

and everyone thinks you are just being lazy, flaky, dramatic, or “bad at managing your time” when really your body is trying so hard just to keep up with basic life because people do not understand what it feels like when your energy is not low in a normal tired way it is depleted heavy
Elena | thyroid love club

Elena | thyroid love club

0 likes

WHAT🫣
Things I did not know were related to my ADHD before I was diagnosed... • My emotions. I had no clue how much my emotions were tied. I'm known with my family and friends as the emotional one. I'd always been an emotional child and teenager. And even struggled with myself because I often co
Tay

Tay

227 likes

Boxing Saved Me
As an autistic (undiagnosed til adulthood) kid who has ADHD, overweight with an abusive mother V and negligent father, life threw the gauntlet at me. I always loved superhero’s and power rangers, anime etc. I always wanted to be able to be as strong as them. To be able to defend myself against b
Blerdmon_sensei

Blerdmon_sensei

287 likes

✨Undiagnosed ✨ ADHD Girlies
Honey, I get it! The anxiety is crippling… you crave motivation but can’t seem to gain any, you forget your thoughts the second they appear, and as much as you want your life to be organized.. let’s face it it is a cluttered mess! Here are a few things I do to help with my undiagnosed ADHD ✨
Calisa Moody

Calisa Moody

4 likes

Living with Hashimoto’s
Living with Hashimoto’s isn’t about perfection. It’s about tiny habits, gentle food choices, and learning what your body is asking for. That’s exactly what inspired my cookbook: simple swaps, realistic recipes, and stress-friendly routines for busy women. #hashimotos #thyroidhealth #aut
Wellnestpress

Wellnestpress

10 likes

My first post.
#noideawhatimdoing #newtolemon8 #neurodivergent #invisibleillness
✨AttDefDis/Weirdo Kitty

✨AttDefDis/Weirdo Kitty

3 likes

Late diagnosed Autism (Pregnancy-36yrs old)
The hardest ages being age 18-30. Autism is incredibly hard to deal with once you become of age and have zero caregiving, supports and accomodations. This can happen whether diagnosed or not and is one of the times we need the most support and receive the least of it. Please be there for your asd y
AutismwithMommyandAmiyah

AutismwithMommyandAmiyah

5 likes

Your doctor might say your labs look normal… but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and can’t lose weight no matter what you do. That was my wife for years, until we learned the missing piece wasn’t medication, it was food. Once she switched to an anti-inflammatory, thyroid-supportive food lis
Teancum & Emma

Teancum & Emma

2 likes

6 months of Hashimotos
6 months into my Hashimoto's journey, and the biggest lesson I've learned? Healing is messy. It's not linear, predictable, or easy - but it's honest. It's revealing. It's deeply transtormational. And truthfully? As unprepared as I felt at first... I was ready. Because of the tools, the emo
Wellness Coach Julia

Wellness Coach Julia

28 likes

“Normal” Thyroid Labs?
Are you still struggling with thyroid symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, and unexplained weight gain, even though your doctor says your lab tests are "normal"? You are not alone, and there is a critical reason why your symptoms persist. So many thyroid patients continue to suff
Dr. Luke Martin

Dr. Luke Martin

1 like

See more