Hi Reader,

​

There’s something magical about autumn, isn’t there?

The cosy jumpers, warm drinks, candles flickering, the colours of the leaves. It’s the season of pumpkin spice, thick socks and blankets on the sofa. 🍂

But alongside that cosiness, many women with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s notice a different shift - one that feels a lot less comforting.

​

Maybe you find yourself:

• 🍁 Shivering even with the heating on and layers piled up
• 🍁 Feeling like your energy is draining faster than usual
• 🍁 Putting on weight even when what you eat hasn't changed.
• 🍁 Watching the brain fog roll in thicker each day
• 🍁 Feeling heavier in mood as the dark evenings draw in
• 🍁 Wondering if it’s Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - or something else

​

It can feel confusing and worrying.

​

You’re doing the same things as before, yet suddenly life feels harder, heavier, slower.

​

Here’s why…

A healthy thyroid naturally adjusts hormone output in colder months. It quietly turns the dial up - boosting your metabolism, helping you keep warm, fuelling your energy.

But when your thyroid isn’t working, or you’re on a fixed daily dose of medication, that seasonal adjustment doesn’t happen.

The dose that felt fine in July may not feel enough in October.

And for some women, the opposite happens - summer leaves them feeling jittery, winter steadies them.

👉 The takeaway:

if you always feel worse as the seasons change, it might not just be “SAD” or “the weather getting you down.” It could be your thyroid dose no longer fitting the season.

What you can do…

1. Track your symptoms as the days shorten - energy, mood, coldness, weight, brain fog.
2. Look for patterns. If autumn always feels harder, that’s important information.
3. Speak to your doctor and share your notes. Be ready to explain what you’ve noticed - many doctors don’t realise thyroid needs can shift with the seasons.

And here’s the hopeful part: when you do get your dose right for the season, the heaviness can lift.

Energy can start to flow again. The fog eases. Your mood brightens. Life feels possible - not perfect, but lighter, clearer, more you.

The moral?

You’re not imagining it, and you’re not powerless.
​
Your body is responding to the world around it, and with the right support, you can respond too.

​

With love and fire,

​

PS - These are the kinds of real conversations we have every day inside the Hypothyroid Recovery Hub. Right now there’s a free trial, so you can peek inside with no commitment and see what we’re talking about. Don’t miss it - these are the details most women never get told, and they make a huge difference. http://hypothyroidrecoveryhub.com​

​
​

​

​

​

​

​

PLEASE NOTE - I am NOT a Doctor or Medical Professional of any kind.​
The content on this website is strictly for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician.
All recipients of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions​
​
​This email may contain affiliate links. This means I make a small commission from any sale at no cost to you. This allows me to be able to give you discounts on products and also supports my work and mission.
I only recommend products I use and love.