Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

This is my first post on this forum and pleased to be part of it. I contracted COVID early March 2020. I wasn’t impacted from a respiratory point of view - more cognition, mental and physical fatigue, aches, loss of appetite…
Now more than 4.5 years on, the majority of my symptoms remain and I’m really interested to hear what others are doing to ‘accommodate’ this into their lives.
Whilst I’ve had countless medical consultations, I’m still pushing for more support/help:- I’ve a forthcoming Psychiatric and Nuerology appt and also hoping to go back to a long haul clinic to learn and share.
It’s only recently that I’ve recognised how much I’ve changed over those 4.5 years - weight, confidence, not going to any social occasions, avoiding crowds, tinnitus, memory loss, still no appetite….im finding it tough currently to be honest and I’m really aware of the impact on my wife - who has been amazing- however, I do feel for her.

I know I’m luckier than many, however, I’m really struggling to find a glimmer of hope that might signal a return to me - although I know I need to live with it.

Apologies for the outpouring - but glad to be with you all.

Hi, my name is Karenhorses. I'm here because I'm feeling so lonely even when I'm around others. I was forced into disability retirement, covid hit, my husband has a career and narcolepsy. my best times are mornings till 3. When I'm totally alone. I have zero heat tolerance and live in Arkansas.... so Summer has been hades,literally! do to MS and retirement, covid, I've lost touch with even acquaintances. Is there anyone out there?

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I have been struggling so much for so long. Today, I just feel like it is all too much. My whole life I’ve had one illness after another. Examples: frequent strep throat and tonsillitis as a kid; heavy periods and anemia as a teen; migraines began with menstruation but never diagnosed until my 20s; procrastination & disorganization with school/work (likely adhd); a rare kidney problem & kidney stones; hysterectomy (after 3 children) because of endometriosis & a painful adhesion; recurrence of a kidney problem that was undiagnosed for years; worsening of migraine; covid with long covid resulting in joint pain, brain fog, extreme fatigue, headaches, insomnia, hot flashes; a child with extreme anxiety/SI/SH with school avoidance; my husband is resentful because he feels I have not given energy to him for years & he no longer has energy to give toward me. I feel like a complete burden. I physically and emotionally cannot do what I need to or should be doing on a daily basis. I quit working 3 years ago because of the complied list (with my husband’s support at the time). When I think about it all, I feel like I have not been emotionally or physically supported by my partner. I don’t even know how to ask or communicate. If I’m direct or short, obviously it doesn’t go over well. It seems everyone under my roof responds best to my husband because I am too soft. I don’t have anyone to talk about this with unless it is a paid service/therapy. And it feels like emotional cheating voicing vulnerability here. I really am lot looking for sympathy. I would love solutions or advice or a hug.

Hi, my name is AnneD. I'm here because I have Long Covid, ME/CFS. Basically, I’m just sick and at home all the time. I’m an artist who doesn’t have much energy to make art, but I still love it, and I love art history. I have empathy for all of us who are dealing with grief, loneliness, and isolation

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Hi, my name is Matt I'm here to learn about and hopefully connect with others with CPTSD and I think it contributed to my Long Covid.

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