If you’ve just learnt that you have hyperthyroidism, you’re probably trying to adjust to your new diagnosis and figure out ways to prevent it from having too much of a negative impact on your life. It’s never nice to learn that your body is working against you, but know that your diagnosis is your first step to fully understanding the issue and doing everything you can to get better. You might have heard of hyperthyroidism being referred to more simply as an overactive thyroid.