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    Today is World Bipolar Day…I’m proud to say I’m Bipolar and Thriving…how many of you are too? Maybe tell a little of your story…

    Today is World Bipolar Day … it is observed on March 30 every year, on the birthday of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh — one of the most influential artists in the history of Western art. His creativity was paralleled with his mental illness and he was posthumously diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder dramatically affects the mood and may result in episodes of depression and elation, which can affect one’s health, productivity, and relationships. World Bipolar Day educates and promotes the spread of information on bipolar disorder through international collaborative efforts

    #Headache #COVID19 #Disability #MentalHealth #SocialAnxiety #Anxiety #Depression #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1Disorder #Bipolar2Disorder #BipolarDepression #Addiction #AddictionRecovery #HIVAIDS #longtermsurvivor #PTSD #Happiness #Selflove #Selfcare #relief #EmotionalHealth #physicalhealth #strength #MightyMinute #IfYouFeelHopeless #Hope #MentalHealthHero #MightyTogether #TheMighty #DistractMe #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Migraine

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    heart issues and dismissive doctors

    has anyone here had experience with getting doctors to take you seriously as a young adult with heart problems? I'm going to try to be as succinct as possible, but my whole journey has been... a lot, and I want to do the important parts justice.

    I have quite the history. most of my family has some sort of heart issue. so, when I was growing up, my parents were certainly sensitive about my heart. as such, when I was six or seven years old and doctors reported my heart rate as 150+ when I was mostly resting, they were a little concerned. when prompted, doctor after doctor stated that it was perfectly normal, because I was a child, and it would go away when I grew up.

    now, saying that to the parents of a seven year old is reasonable. saying that to a seventeen year old who drove to the appointment alone is less so. my parents never lost the feeling that "something" was wrong, but over a dozen different doctors told them it was nothing, and they had nowhere else to turn.

    I first noticed for myself during PE class when I was fourteen. according to the math and my age, my heart rate should be in the upper eighties, but it hovered between 95 and 110.

    I had my COVID shot when I was sixteen, and it caused my heart rate to spike to nearly 140 bpm. when my parents dragged me to the ER after 12 hours, the doctor initially dismissed what turned out to be myocarditis as an anxiety attack.

    shortly after turning eighteen, a doctor noticed that my heart rate was 125ish while I was just sitting on the examination table. she asked about it, and I told her what the previous doctors had said. but then I told her that more recently, my heart had gone through spikes in rate, which were startling and a little painful. they also didn't seem to be triggered by anything- at the most recent one, I'd been standing in one spot loading dishes into the dishwasher, when I suddenly had the feeling that my heart was sort of vibrating, instead of beating properly. I used my pulse oximeter to see that my heart rate was over 130, and it stayed there for a few minutes until it let down all at once.

    that doctor suggested afib, especially after knowing that my family members have had afib. but then she agreed that couldn't be the cause, because it would have shown up on one of the many ECGs I've done. either way, she asserted that I should have seen a cardiologist years ago.

    hearing this, I asked my father to speak with his cardiologist and see if he would accept me as a new patient, seeing as I'm an adult now.

    the cardiologist declined, stating that the asthma medications I take are probably causing my heart rate, and either way, my problems would be solved if I just went to a gym. I'm far from out of shape, for the record. I also walk two or three miles a day, simply by virtue of being a college student. additionally, my respiratory therapist stated that the medications I take cannot cause an accelerated heart rate. I don't really know where to go from here, and my support from my parents is limited.

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    So I would really love some help ..... #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #Depression #Anxiety #SkinCancer

    So right now I am on strict bed/chair rest if I push it out a bit and can sit out on my swing if it's a dry day.I am looking for little ideas diy things I can do in the garden myself bigger things to paint ,fix or even use as something ,and also need some ideas to do some Easter type activities with the kiddies while off school to help me do things in the little parts of garden I'm making for them to make or help paint or do things in those area.

    Any ideas or suggestions would be great as I can't do my normal usually exercising on bike ,or walking or any of that rightnow .

    Would love any ideas or even photos of things you've done or seen that I can get get some inspiration from.im such an artsy person and love getting things and totally upcycling them and making them our own .so would appreciate anything #mighties

    #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe #Insomnia #Upallnight #SkinCancer #Depression #Selfcare #Positivity #diyideas ##creativity #creative #longcovid #loveyourself #Bekind #COVID19 #longcovid #Tattoos #Crafting #upcycling #Newhome #positive #Positivity #wellness #ArtTherapy

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    A little positivity tonight..... #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe #Insomnia #SkinCancer #Cancer #Anxiety #Depression #Selfcare

    For a little positivity quote tonight since I've been so down lately....
    Just a few of my little tattoos I have that are things I love and that remind me to be strong and positive ♥️🎗🙏
    Each one either is something that has meant something to me at that time and I try remind myself of them when struggling ♥️

    Be you 💛
    Faith (in spanish)
    This too shall pass ;
    A dying rose with Beautiful under it 🥀
    Melanoma sign but made in to a heart to add a little touch in between families birth month flowers.🎗🌼🌸
    See the good 🙏

    Not been in the best head space past few days especially so just trying to think positive & realise everything I've went through when I thought I couldn't take anymore at those times so just have to keep trying (always easier said than done )
    But I'll try 🤞👌

    #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe #Insomnia #Upallnight #SkinCancer #Depression #Selfcare #Anxiety #COVID19 #longcovid #Tattoos #MotivationalTattoos

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    This post be a trigger for some so warning ....... #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe #SkinCancer #Anxiety #Depression

    I have been feeling really low & down with all of this then I came across some of these photos.

    I thought maybe instead of thinking I cannot take anymore ,I should actually think look at what I've come through and still here.

    #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe #SkinCancer #COVID19 #longcovid #Anxiety #Depression #Selfcare #PTSD #Parenting #GeneralParenting

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    It’s not what the world takes away from you that matters, it’s what you do with what you have left that counts

    Every day we wake up and have a choice...smile (even in the times of most adversity) or let things bring you down until all you can do is frown. Feeling sorry for yourself gets you nowhere, making the most of what you have builds character, confidence and gives us a chance for a reason to smile. Every day I have to make this choice, I pride myself in having a positive attitude and when I find myself focusing on all the things that have brought me down, instead being thankful that I survived it all...but there are some days when I fail...its a lifelong journey and every day that starts with a smile is a success. Some days it takes part of the day of allowing myself to suffer that I then can hopefully shift to remembering that I am thankful for all the blessings I have in my life to be grateful for! I choose to smile today!

    #ChronicPain # #ChronicIllness #physicalpain #peripheralneuropathy #backpain #neckpain #Migraine #chronicvestibularmigrain #ChronicDailyHeadache #Headache #COVID19 #covidlonghaul #Disability #mentalhealthe#SocialAnxiety #Anxiety #Depression #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1Disorder #Bipolar2Disorder #BipolarDepression #Addiction #AddictionRecovery #HIVAIDS #longtermsurvivor #Shingles #Bronchitis #Pneumonia #PTSD #Acceptance #Happiness #Selflove #Selfcare #relief #EmotionalHealth #physicalhealth #strength #MightyMinute #IfYouFeelHopeless #Hope #MentalHealthHero #MightyTogether

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    Feeling a million things yet I feel as though I'm numb ....... #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #longcovid #CheckInWithMe #Cancer

    I'm not even sure if that makes sense, I'm not really sure of anything right now!today I was told that my urgent referral to get the swollen lump lymph node in my neck may take upto 6 weeks !ive had it since Sept last uear and was palmed off numeroustimes till last week my specialistsaid she was very concerned(and that is being classed as urgent)Due to my previous cancer and treatment before Covid hit and now to the way this is being handled and considering I had Covid and was hospitalised for nearly 6 weeks and since have been suffering Long covid issues I know how serious it is.But I felt so angry that I'm already dealing with all my usual issues,then this catheter in,still retaining, slipped disc so on crutches to get about and everyday and night I am worried sick about if this lump is serious !and now thinking I may have to feel like this for however many weeks/months and then even if it is serious the care at the moment chemo/treatments most people are having to wait months to get anything started due to the way it's all been since covid.I am angry at my body for failing me in the first place ,for getting to this ,I'm angry at having to feel like I'm begging someone to help or listen ,I feel like I've prepared for the worst now anyways and what hope is there to have !I know hospitals and staff have and do do their best and I'm not saying anything against that I'm just frustrated that myself and millions of others and people way worse off than me are suffering even more even when it's serious or terminal. I'm scared ,I'm angry ,I'm frustrated and then I just feel numb because right now I'm here and I'm a Mummy I have to just be as ok as I can which is difficult enough at the minute ........

    #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe #Insomnia #Upallnight #SkinCancer #Cancer #Anxiety #longcovid #loveyourself #Bekind #Selfcare #Toxic #Abuse #youmatter #beyou #CheckInWithMe

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    Another sleepless night..... #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #Selfcare #Toxic #PTSD

    So it looks like another night of non stop ovethinking ,lying in bed trying not to think about all the things I can't seem to stop thinking about !!

    Really wish I could just shut off certain thoughts, memories, things coming into my head .

    #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #Selfcare #longcovid #loveyourself #Bekind #Insomnia #Upallnight #SkinCancer #Endometriosis #COVID19 #longcovid #PTSD #AloneTogether #Parenting #GeneralParenting #IfYouFeelHopeless

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    How has CFS affected your dating and love life?

    From employment to body image, dating to maintaining personal relationships, we know chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms can affect life in many different ways (both good and bad). Stigma, lack of public understanding, and the impact of your condition on your confidence and self-image can all be challenging to navigate in relationships.

    How has CFS affected your ability to date and explore romantic relationships? Let’s share and help one another in the comments below. 💖

    #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Relationships #COVID19 #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #AutoimmuneDisease #Spoonie #Fibromyalgia #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #Migraine #Depression

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