any hints about coping at work?? staying awake??

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Hi,

I haven't been on the forum for a while. I was just wondering whether anyone

had any ideas about coping when returning to work.

I started work again earlier this week, after a 2 1/2 year absence due to

thyroid related hassles. I've probably only got a few weeks work with a

previous employer, so I don't want to do badly because I love this workplace,

however my memory is shot (I have to keep copious notes and forget things I am

told) and I keep wanting to go to sleep due to exhaustion. When I worked for

them before I was really on the ball, worked quickly and had a pretty sharp

mind. Now I'm forgetting things that they tell me and I'm taking ages to do

simple tasks. I've also been offered a small amount of work with another mob,

so I want to do a good job for them too. I really want to do well.

Does anyone have any ideas about how they cope with working while suffering from

thyroid related symptoms AND/OR does anyone have some useful hints about staying

awake through the day? I don't have caffeine in my diet, so coffee is out of

the question re trying to stay awake.

Hope someone has been in a similar situation and can offer some suggestions.

P xo