To not know how to do convalescence, or how long it should be for

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I've had flu, proper unbelievable illness, can't get out of bed or post on mumsnet flu.

I've been off work and basically asleep for three weeks.

Last weekend started to feel better, managed to go to the supermarket and bake a cake.

So went back to work on Monday. I'm fortunate that I can work from home so was able to do some work, then sleep for a couple of hours at lunchtime and then do some work. Then slept for 12 hours last night.

Have done the same today and feel like I'm not at full strength at all.

So I'm not ill enough to be in bed asleep but can't seem to do a normal day's work.

Aibu to not know what to do? It seems disproportionate to ask gp for yet another fit note when I'm not in bed all day asleep. But equally I'm not fully functioning either

Hi OP. I am the same as you, sometimes I need someone to tell me to take time off work when sick! My Mam had the flu, the real flu like you, seven years ago and I'll never forget it. I was living with them at the time to save and she was so ill. Bed bound for three weeks, couldn't do anything. She announced she was thinking about going back to work and my Dad asked her did she think she could work at full capacity and she said no, not yet. So he said you need to wait cause if you go back you'll be expected to work if you get me? Unless phased work is an option or morning's only etc I'd definitely get your note extended for another week at least, maybe two. The real flu is no joke.

You can ask your GP for a fit note that is "may be fit for work" suggesting reduced hours / phased return. This sort of situation is exactly what fit notes were designed for!