Overview

• Erin Moriarty disclosed on Instagram on June 13 that she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease a month earlier after attributing symptoms to stress and fatigue.
• She began antithyroid treatment in May and said she “felt the light coming back on” within a day of starting medication.
• Moriarty shared personal text exchanges with her parents illustrating the intensity of her symptoms before and relief after treatment.
• As an autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease can trigger fatigue, weight loss, tremors and heart palpitations if left untreated.
• She is using her platform to raise awareness of autoimmune disorders and encourage early screening for persistent thyroid-related symptoms.