Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
Can't help but feel upset to see all the things I let slide or just plain messed up before I was properly titrated. I guess I should know better than to blame myself, but somehow I just can't help it. People depend on me and I feel like I have let them down. I don't want to use the brain fog and the fatigue and chronic pain as an excuse, so I am really down on myself today.
I was reading a book about chronic pain by Dr. Heather Tick and she says something so priceless: she says that "everyone" knows all about the cost of "absenteeism" when employees are out due to illness. But she also points out that there is an equally steep cost for "presenteeism," when employees are forced to work when they are not up to it and their productivity falls low.
Has anyone else felt this way? How did you handle it?
Thanks.
I was reading a book about chronic pain by Dr. Heather Tick and she says something so priceless: she says that "everyone" knows all about the cost of "absenteeism" when employees are out due to illness. But she also points out that there is an equally steep cost for "presenteeism," when employees are forced to work when they are not up to it and their productivity falls low.
Has anyone else felt this way? How did you handle it?
Thanks.
First, cut yourself some slack. If you had cancer, I doubt you'd be beating yourself up.
Second, slow down. I know that sounds like a "duh, I'm hypothyroid, so of course I'm slow" - but really, slow down and examine what you're doing before you complete it. Yes, work will slow, but it'll be correct.
Finally, once you get proper treatment the "brain fog" will pass. And, if you stay on top of it and get adequate adjustments - perhaps you won't have to deal with it on a regular basis.
Oh, and many, many people have lost their jobs because of incorrect treatment for hypothyroidism and brain fog. It's not unusual at all. So, if you still have your job...be thankful and kind to yourself.
I'm soooo much better than I was before. I am trying to balance everything in my life. Some things(like weight loss) are harder, but I try to put it into perspective. A few extra pounds won't kill me, but my mental state before treatment surely would have.
I really feel for anyone with this disease, especially those who struggle to be treated with appropriate medication. It takes a long time to feel "normal" again. Keep pressing on. Your life is worth fighting for!
My own manager is hard to read. I think she feels compassionate in THEORY, but has a difficult time in PRACTICE if or when some mistakes come to light.