Daisy Ridley has admitted to battling rare Graves' disease

The actress, known for her role in "Star Wars", Daisy Ridley shared the shocking news about her health. Graves Disease, the diagnosis she received after her role in the movie Magpie, changed her life forever.

Changes in the life of Daisy Ridley

Daisy initially attributed her symptoms to the stress of filming, but doctors discovered another cause — Graves disease, which affects the thyroid gland and causes excessive hormone secretion. This resulted in constant fatigue, irritability, and rapid heart rate.

Fight the disease: new rituals

To alleviate her symptoms, Daisy decided to change her diet: gave up gluten while maintaining a vegan diet. She also added infrared saunas, cryotherapy and acupuncture to her regimen. The rainbow quartz that the actress carries with her has become her personal talisman, a symbol of peace and harmony.

Daisy's personal view

"Oh, I just thought I was getting mad at the whole world. But it turned out that everything works so fast that you don't have time to relax, " the actress said, describing her condition.

Graves' disease: dangers and challenges

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that causes excessive secretion of thyroid hormones. Symptoms include chronic fatigue, irritability, rapid heart rate, hand tremors, and significant weight loss.

This disease forced Daisy Ridley to reconsider her priorities and focus on her own health. She shares her experience to inspire others not to give up and look for a way out of the most difficult situations.

Editor: Yana Davydiuk