Daisy Ridley in a scene from ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ | Photo credit: Star Wars
In an interview women’s HealthDaisy Ridley has recently opened up about her diagnosis of Graves’ disease. The actress revealed that she received the diagnosis in September 2023, after which she experienced a number of disturbing symptoms.
Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder, causes excessive production of thyroid hormones, causing symptoms such as tremors, sensitivity to heat, weight loss, and skin irritation. Ridley’s symptoms began to appear after filming magpie2024 thriller directed by Sam Yates. She experienced an increased heart rate, rapid weight loss, exhaustion, and trembling hands. “I thought, ‘Well, I’ve just played a really stressful role,’ that’s probably why I’m feeling bad,” Ridley reflected on her initial reaction to the symptoms.
Upon consulting an endocrinologist, Ridley was shocked by his description of the disease’s symptoms. “He explained that the feeling of Graves’ is often described as ‘tired but weird.’ At that moment, I realized how irritable I had become while going through the early stages of the disease,” she explained. “It was funny, I was like, ‘Oh, I thought I was just upset with the world,’ but it turns out everything is working so fast, you can’t calm down.”
In response to her diagnosis, Ridley, who has been a vegetarian for several years, has also eliminated gluten from her diet. Although she admits she’s “not super strict about it,” the change has “generally” made her “feel better.”
Beyond dietary adjustments, Star Wars The star has incorporated various wellness practices into her routine to manage her symptoms. These include infrared saunas, cryotherapy, and acupuncture. She also carries a piece of rose quartz, which is believed to promote emotional peace and self-love. “I use a fair amount of holistic things, but I also understand that it’s a privilege to be able to do those things,” Ridley admitted.
