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Brain fog at work or school? Tell people so allowances can be made

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Published 2 October 2026

The British Thyroid Foundation lists concentration problems ("brain fog") and short-term memory lapses among thyroid-related symptoms. It suggests letting family, colleagues and teachers know, so they can make allowances, for example at exam time.

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Title: Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders (opens in a new tab)
Published in: British Thyroid Foundation
Year: 2024

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