Newbie Hypothyroid - looking for advice please

[Tired2022]

Hi

I was diagnosed low thyroid in August and given 25mcg levothyroxin. I felt a bit better after taking it.

I am a self employed single parent with two disabled children. I have not been able to work very much for over eight months now and the house and garden are in a horrendous state. Nothing except the bare minimum is done. I am so tired and can't concentrate.

I have also put on over 20kg in the last year after always being slim and now tipping into the overweight range. I have never done a weight loss diet til now and I have just read that low carb diet might make my thyroid symptoms worse.

I have a blood test just now and the GP said might need more meds. If I continue like this I will need to give up my business and find another way to earn money. Currently I can't do enough hours to meet my financial commitments and people have been very patient but wearing thin now.

What do I need to know about eating, exercise, anything else to help me feel better, have more energy and get back on track?

Thanks so much for reading