Why I Stopped Taking Thyroid Medication (And What Happened Next)

After years of taking thyroid medication, I made a decision that felt both terrifying and liberating: I stopped taking it.

This journey hasn’t been easy. For the past five months, I’ve spent more time in bed than I ever thought possible. I’ve been working from “horizontal mode,” trading my gym routine, social life, and any sense of “normal” for a slower, more challenging pace of life.

But I knew it was time to take this step. After five years of deep research into the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, it became clear that I couldn’t ignore the bigger picture any longer.

The moment I made the choice to go off the medication, I felt a sense of deep, unshakable knowing that healing was within my reach. That said, I had no idea how tough the road ahead would be.

For months, I’ve been adapting—navigating life with a fraction of my usual energy and a body temperature that always seemed too low. The hardest part? The constant worry that I might be making a huge mistake. There were so many days when faith was hard to hold onto.

But this journey has given me something I never expected: a crash course in self-compassion. I’ve learned to work in short bursts and rest without guilt. I’ve realized that slowing down doesn’t mean I’m failing—it means I’m healing.

It took courage and resilience to keep believing in my decision, especially on the hardest days. I had to give myself more grace than I ever thought possible. I learned to listen to my body in a way that I hadn’t before—trusting its wisdom, even when I was full of doubt.

And then, slowly, things started to change. My hair grew back. My brain fog lifted. I started sleeping better than I had in years.

This process forced me to question everything I thought I knew about hormone supplementation and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. As a health coach, I now feel more qualified than ever to help my clients by addressing the root causes of their health challenges—particularly when it comes to toxins in our environment.

I’m sharing my story because I want others to know that true healing takes knowledge and courage… and commitment. Removing environmental toxins isn’t optional—it’s essential for real, lasting change.

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