You're Not Crazy And You're Not Alone: Losing the Victim, Finding Your Sense of Humor, and Learning to Love Yourself Through Hashimoto's Paperback – November 28, 2013

Having been recently diagnosed with Hashi's, I had spent some time wallowing, asked a million questions of my doctor, and then was ready to take a more independent and proactive approach. I searched for books and resources and almost all the ones I found focused on the negative, the on-going symptoms, and the frustrations with not being listened to. I wanted something focusing on what I could control, not what I couldn't. This book filled that need, and then gave me things I didn't realize I needed, and would never have connected to Hashimoto's on my own. I read it very quickly the first time, was hit with some major truths, given some things to think about, and picked up some words of wisdom that I am trying to apply to my life. I am now reading it a second time, and I am picking up so much more. Things that did not even make my radar the first time around, are profound this time. That is how this book works. It is one of those books that gives you what you are ready to hear, while preparing you to hear more the next time around. I have no doubt I will be reading it regularly over the next few years, and each time I will get something new out of it.I agree with the reviewers who say that you don't have to have Hashi's or any other disease to benefit from this book. Hashimoto's is the vehicle Stacey uses to open the conversation, but the journey would be valuable to anyone who struggles with loving themselves as fully as they love others. Some of the truths are difficult to hear and accept, but Stacey gives them with the humor and love of a long time friend, and I find myself giving them so much more consideration because of that.To be clear, this book is not a Hashimoto's book. It does not tell you what the disease is, or talk about the medical treatments or even the dietary ones in any great depth. But that is not the intent. There are other books for that. This book mostly focuses on the emotional journey. The life experiences that impact how you view yourself and the beliefs you have built from those experiences. The priorities you have set, and how they help or hinder your healing. So many of the lifestyle and diet recommendations for Hashimoto's require making yourself and your health a priority, and that is uncomfortable for those of us who need it most. Stacey fully understands that and through being brutally honest about her own journey, builds an ironclad case for the importance of doing it first for you, and then by extension for the other things in our lives that we have always given higher priority than ourselves - family, friends, jobs, pets, etc.I orignally borrowed this book for free from Amazon Prime. After starting to read it the second time, I realized just what an ongoing resource it is, and ordered the print book and then the Kindle version at the Amazon discount rate. I plan to lend the print one to friends that I think can benefit from it's wisdom, and read and reread the Kindle one until there is no more I can glean from it. And then I will celebrate being at a point where I no longer need to be reminded to love myself first.

I don't typicaly read health books. Even when I do I don't "enjoy" them.This book is very different. I enjoyed this book.I connected with this book.I cried with this book (and if you ask my husband he will tell you I am not a cryer, not at sappy movies, or even funerals. )Now I want you to understand this isnt a medical how to guide to treat your disease there are books out there with the medical terminology and symptom treatment suggestions, this is not it.The writing in this book is more informal, which I appreciated. If I wanted a stuffy medical journal I would have bought one.This is a book that shares a candid, sometimes humerous and very real experience of what hashimotos is like. Bringing up the philosophical and personal questions many of us ask during our walk with Hashimotos.This book was the first point in my Hashimotos journey where I didn't feel alone. Not even my husband could be on this journey with me. Nor would i want him too. But for the first time I didn't feel crazy, alone and discouraged.If you or someone you know has Hashimotos do them a favor. Read this book!The articles written by the author's husband are also a very good read.Married to Hashimotos: Wheres the woman i marriedAndMarried to Hashimotos: A husbands confessionI believe hes got a book coming out as well.

This is an amazing book. VERY well written. Interesting, informative, & fun. The fun doesn't take away from the serious nature of the subject but makes it a little more pleasant to deal with.Stacey Robbins tells the truth. She digs deep into your soul, addresses insecurities and makes you feel normal.I don't even have Hashimoto's or auto-immune disease but a friend recommended I read this book just as a guide to feel good and address problems that have blocked me from leading a totally healthy life.Stacey has a way of writing where it feels like a conversation. She is vulnerable and able to open your heart and and make YOU vulnerable yet safe as you journey through this guided healing process.A fantastic read. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone with auto-immune disease or anyone who wants to live a life of self-acceptance and self-love. I have already purchased copies for friends and family!!! A+++What a great voice Stacey Robbins!!!!

This book was a good read, in that the author hits the nail on the head regarding some of the things we as Hashimoto's patients experience but may not be able to put words to. It's also written in a thoughtful, uplifting manner regarding spiritual improvement and personal growth through the problems that arise with the disease. I gave it only 3 stars though because of the rambling manner in which it's written, which is just my personal perspective. Others may find this appealing, for me it was not.

I just started reading it and it is captivating! I liked how the author was real and candid. I did not care for the profanity that was used. However, the writing format made it easy to relate to and applicable to everyday life.

This book was so incredible, I couldn't put it down! I sometimes have issues focusing on reading (thanks, Hashi!) bur this book was easy to read, relatable and had incredible insight. Her sense of humour made Hashi's not so scary and allowed me to laugh at some of my own situations. I also cried and healed a lot of inner stuff I didn't realize had such an impact on me. I'm adding a lot of her practices in my lifetsyle now. I never thought I could be at peace and grateful for this dis-ease, and yet here I am!

I found this book to be an amazing addition to my library because Stacey's point of view is honest, refreshing and very compassionate.I think everyone dealing with Hashimoto's, as well as with other chronic ilnesses should read it because it addresses many general concerns of autoimmune conditions.I read it in 4 days while on vacation because it's so easy to go through... The page design is friendly and the vocabulary used is very easy to understand.Throughout the different chapters I laughed, cried, nodded in agreement, shook my ahead, but the most important and constant feeling was that I am understood, that as the title says I'm not crazy, and I'm not alone.I think this book should be also read by the closest family of the person dealing with the dis-ease in order to make it easier for them to understand us.

Das Buch hat mir super doll geholfen mich selber besser zu verstehen, an mir selbst zu arbeiten und mich zu verandern, sodass ich ein zufriedener Mensch bin. Ich wuensche mir, dass alle Menschen mit Hashimoto Erkenntnisse ueber sich selbst hat. Und sein Leben anfaengt zu verstehen und zu reflektieren.Das Buch ist in sehr einfachem Englisch geshrieben.Das einzige was mich gestoert hat war, dass die Autorin sich, meiner Meinung nach, ihre eigene Religion gesponnen hat und das zu viel erwaehnt wird und somit die wahren glaeubigen Christen in ein schlechtes Licht gerueckt werden.Und am Schluss des Buches fand ich personlich zu viel Emotionale wiederholungen, sodass es uebertrieben gewirkt hat.Trotz der zwei Punkte wuerde ich das Buch unbedingt empfehlen weil es mir sehr gehofen hat und ueber die Emotionale und Phsichische Seite der Krankheit spricht!

For anyone battling Hashimoto's hypothyroidism or any other auto-immune disease this book is essential reading.Being healthy starts with a change of mental-emotional attitude. This book helps get you there.Stacey has had a very hard time, but she has found a way to get over it and be positive and healthy again.You will recognise a lot of the painful stuff about being chronically ill. It will probably make you cry. But the message here is that you can take control over your life again and that you don't need to be a victim. That is VERY empowering.

I loved this book. It was honest, shocking, eye opening, funny and sad all at the same time. I couldn't put it down. Thank you Stacey for sharing this with us....I would highly recommend this book, I'm just about to read it for the second time :)