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“Wait… What Was I Saying Again?” – The Shocking Truth About Hypothyroidism and Memory Loss

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By A.L. Childers | TheHypothyroidismChick.com

🧠✨ You’re Not Losing Your Mind—You’re Just Losing Your Hormones

You walk into a room and forget why.
You reread the same paragraph three times and it still doesn’t click.
You can’t remember your best friend’s birthday… and you were her maid of honor.

Sound familiar?

If you’ve ever caught yourself joking, “I swear I have early-onset dementia!”—you’re not alone. And if you have hypothyroidism, those moments of brain fog, forgetfulness, and confusion aren’t in your head (well, they are—but not how you think).

Here’s the shocking truth:
Memory loss and cognitive dysfunction are very real, very frustrating, and very under-discussed symptoms of hypothyroidism.

🧬 Why Is This Happening?

Your brain and your thyroid are best friends. When your thyroid slows down, so does oxygen flow, circulation, and energy metabolism in the brain.

Translation?
Your brain cells are exhausted.

When you don’t have enough T3 (the active thyroid hormone), your brain literally can’t process and store information efficiently. That’s why you might:

  • Struggle to find simple words mid-sentence
  • Feel like your thoughts are wrapped in bubble wrap
  • Forget appointments, birthdays, or entire conversations

And that’s not just “mom brain” or “aging.”
That’s a biological response to hormonal imbalance.

🫶 You’re Not Lazy. You’re Not Dumb. You’re Hormonal.

One of the cruelest parts of hypothyroidism is how invisible it is. You might look fine on the outside, but inside, your brain feels like it’s been swapped with a dial-up connection from 1996.

It can be isolating. Embarrassing. Even scary.

But let me tell you something:
Your intelligence is still intact. Your wisdom is still sacred. And your light has not gone out—it’s just flickering because your body is asking for help.

💡 The Good News: You Can Get It Back

Yes, even the sharpness, the clarity, the witty comebacks, the laser focus—you can absolutely reclaim them.

But it starts with:

  • 📋 Getting the right labs – Don’t settle for a “normal” TSH result. You need Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies checked.
  • 🍵 Nourishing your brain – Healthy fats, B12, magnesium, selenium, and iodine (in safe amounts) can be brain game-changers.
  • 🛏️ Prioritizing rest – Your brain detoxes during sleep. Skipping it equals cognitive chaos.
  • 🧘‍♀️ Lowering stress – Cortisol steals your mental clarity. Meditation, nature walks, and journaling can help bring it back.

And if you need help—ASK. There is no shame in saying, “I’m struggling.”

🌸 A Gentle Reminder for the Beautiful, Foggy-Brained Soul Reading This:

You may forget a word.
You may lose your keys.
You may space out mid-conversation and have to laugh awkwardly.

But don’t you dare forget who you are.

You are resilient. You are radiant. You are still YOU—even when the world feels like it’s being played on half-speed.

🧠💛 Let’s Normalize This

The world needs to stop treating women like they’re overreacting when their bodies start whispering, “I need help.”

Forgetfulness isn’t a personality flaw. It’s a hormonal SOS. And the more we talk about it, the more we take our power back.

So to the woman who forgot the punchline of her own joke today—you’re not crazy.
You’re healing. You’re growing. And I’m right here with you.

Written with love by A.L. Childers
Blogger. Thyroid Warrior. Woman Who Once Put Her Cell Phone in the Fridge.
TheHypothyroidismChick.com

When Desire Fades: Understanding Hypothyroidism and the Hidden Impact on Your Libido

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By A.L. Childers | TheHypothyroidismChick.com

You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Out of Balance

If you’ve been wondering where your desire went… you’re not alone.

So many women with hypothyroidism feel a quiet sense of grief or guilt about the changes in their libido. You might love your partner deeply, yet feel like something within you has dimmed. The spark, the excitement, the urge—it feels miles away. And often, no one warns you this could happen.

But here’s what I want you to know:

This isn’t your fault. And more importantly, you are not broken.

The Thyroid-Libido Connection: It’s More Intimate Than You Think

Your thyroid is small, but it runs a major operation—regulating hormones, energy, metabolism, temperature, and yes… your sex drive.

When your thyroid underperforms, everything slows down, including your body’s production of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—all key players in the libido game.

So if you’re:

  • Tired beyond belief…
  • Emotionally numb or moody…
  • Experiencing vaginal dryness…
  • Feeling disconnected from your body or sexuality…

Please know this is a common but often unspoken consequence of hypothyroidism.

It’s Not Just Physical—It’s Emotional, Too

Living with a chronic condition like hypothyroidism isn’t just a physical journey. It’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal. You might feel like you’ve lost a part of yourself—the sensual, confident, vibrant version who once felt at home in her body.

That version is still there.

She’s just waiting for healing, understanding, and a little compassion.

The Grief No One Talks About

There’s a certain type of mourning that comes with losing your libido. Especially when you still crave emotional connection but feel like you’re failing your partner, or even failing yourself.

I’ve been there. And I’ve spoken to hundreds of women who feel that same unspoken sadness. Some are too embarrassed to bring it up, others have been dismissed by doctors who reduced their concerns to “stress” or “aging.”

You deserve better answers.

Healing Begins With Awareness—and Love

The beautiful news? You can start to feel like yourself again. Maybe not overnight, but with the right tools, support, and care, that connection to your sensual self can return.

Here are some loving first steps:

  • Get your thyroid levels rechecked. Even small imbalances in T3 or T4 can cause huge shifts in libido.
  • Support your body holistically. Nutrition, sleep, and gentle movement are powerful allies.
  • Talk to your partner. Vulnerability breeds closeness—and your relationship deserves that kind of grace.
  • Seek help without shame. Whether from a doctor, a therapist, or a support group—let someone walk this journey with you.

To Every Woman Reading This: You Are Still Desirable

Even if your sex drive is quiet right now…

Even if you don’t feel like “your old self”…

Even if you’re frustrated, numb, or exhausted…

You are still worthy of love, passion, pleasure, and joy. This is just a season—and seasons change.

Final Words from My Heart to Yours

As someone who once felt disconnected from my own body, I want you to know there is hope. There is healing. And there is nothing shameful about talking openly about these deeply human experiences.

You are not alone.

Let’s start having these conversations out loud—with warmth, honesty, and zero judgment.

Because when women rise up in truth, the world heals with us.

💛 With love and light,
A.L. Childers
Author, Advocate, and Fellow Hypothyroidism Warrior
TheHypothyroidismChick.com

Who’s Your Favorite Corrupt Public Servant Turned Millionaire in Congress? Because apparently, crime pays—if you’re in politics.

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Disclaimer:

This blog is for informational and entertainment purposes only. While all information shared here is based on publicly available sources, historical documentation, and open records, everything is still alleged—unless, of course, you feel like taking your own deep dive down the rabbit hole. The truth, as they say, is in black and white… on paper… in ink. And yet, oddly enough, no one seems to get arrested. Ever.

Let’s Be Real—Where Are the Arrests?

If the average American misses a single tax payment, the IRS knows exactly how much you owe—down to the penny. They’ll garnish wages, freeze accounts, and make you feel like you just robbed a bank.

Meanwhile, our own government has “lost track” of trillions, but no one is being held accountable. No one’s getting perp-walked on CNN. No public hearings that result in orange jumpsuits. Just promotions, re-elections, and bigger checks from donors.

Let’s Start With This:

✖️ $2.3 Trillion “Lost” by the Pentagon

On September 10, 2001, then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld publicly announced that the Pentagon could not account for $2.3 trillion in transactions.

That was the day before the September 11 attacks.

Coincidence? You decide. The investigation never reached the public’s eye. The news cycle changed overnight. And guess what? That money was never truly found.

✖️ 2008 Bank Bailouts – Where Were the Receipts?

When Wall Street drove the economy into a ditch, $700 billion in taxpayer dollars were handed over with almost zero oversight. The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) was supposed to stabilize the economy, but instead, bank executives gave themselves bonuses, kept their jobs, and left millions of Americans jobless and homeless.

Where are the detailed receipts? Where are the itemized bailouts? Who approved them, and how much did they get from lobbying firms afterward?

✖️ COVID Relief: Trillions… to Who Exactly?

Over $4.5 trillion was allocated for pandemic relief. And yet, billions went to fraudulent claims, corporations who didn’t need it, and contractors with political ties. Small businesses were strangled while multinationals got richer.

Ask your neighborhood café owner how helpful those “relief” programs were. Meanwhile, companies like Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Shake Shack, and big airlines got slices of the pie—until public outcry forced a few to return it.

Congress: The Only Job Where Insider Trading Is Legal

Members of Congress are supposed to serve the people—but somehow, many of them leave office far wealthier than when they entered.

Examples:

  • Nancy Pelosi’s net worth rose from around $21 million to over $120 million. She and her husband have made timely stock trades—right before big government moves.
  • Mitch McConnell and his wife, Elaine Chao (former Transportation Secretary), have ties to shipping companies and Chinese business interests.
  • Dianne Feinstein’s husband had major defense contracts while she sat on committees that voted on military budgets.

And don’t even get us started on the 2020 Senate stock sell-off scandal when senators dumped stocks after a private COVID briefing—weeks before lockdowns started.

Why Don’t Politicians Wear Sponsors Like NASCAR Drivers?

If athletes and drivers can slap logos on their uniforms, why not our lawmakers?

Imagine seeing:

  • “Sponsored by Pfizer” on a senator pushing pharma bills.
  • “Brought to you by Lockheed Martin” on the suit of a defense hawk.
  • “Google/Meta Approved” stamped on tech regulation hearings.

It would be funny… if it weren’t so tragic.

This Isn’t an American Dream—It’s an American Nightmare

We were sold a lie. Work hard, pay taxes, stay out of trouble—and you’ll succeed. But here we are: taxed to death, drowning in debt, rent going up, groceries priced like caviar, and wages staying stagnant.

Meanwhile, Congress dines in luxury, flies private, and gives our money to corporate interests and foreign wars, then turns around and tells us there’s not enough left for education, infrastructure, or affordable healthcare.

Final Thought: Follow the Money, Always

This isn’t just politics—it’s a heist. And we’re the ones footing the bill.

Everything isn’t what it seems. And frankly? I’m done giving my money to spoiled, rich children playing pretend in the halls of power while the rest of us suffer under bills, burnout, and broken promises.

It’s time to speak out, ask questions, and stop accepting corruption as normal.

Written by A.L. Childers
Truth-seeker, taxpayer, and tired of the BS.