Sorry to post again - and thank you to everyone for all the support.
Just struggling to get through this first 6 weeks. My 18 year old daughter has been on 75mg for 2 weeks.... I know it’s going to be months but just wondered whether there might be any light in the near future?
She’s truggling with any motivation for school (final year) and completely on her knees if she does anything social (which she obviously tries to do because she’s 18 and doesn’t want to be a complete bore). Can’t get up this morning after going out for an hour and a half last night - she’s starting to sound like she can’t see the point in life - there is no enjoyment in it for her.
She doesn’t want to eat either - so improving nutrition is proving tricky
Tried calling doctors but they aren’t interested.
Just looking for some reassurance.
Hi Struggling Mum. That’s a tough one, being 18 and having to deal with a serious chronic illness. Hard for you too to see what your daughter’s going through. Without knowing you or your situation it’s hard to know what to suggest. If it were me, I’d be looking for an age-relevant support group for your daughter. Yes, absolutely it is possible to feel well again and manage Hypothyroidism, but getting there may take a while. It’s a huge life change - having to acknowledge and manage a chronic illness. Just when you want to be revelling in new adulthood. You both need support at this time.
Thank you so much - she also has dyslexia so not keen on research about her condition either - hence it is me on the forum!
Just having some understanding from the lovely people on her gives me a bit more confidence. Its is truly heartbreaking to watch how much she is struggling and I really appreciate the huge efforts she is making just to complete school work (albeit last minute with a lot of redbull at the moment - not ideal I know, but I am just going with it!)