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I feel the same way I want my life back. I have trouble just maintaining my home and am afraid to schedule any kind of vacation or trip or commit to things because I don't know how i will feel. I dont know what to do anymore. My latest symptom is spontaneous profuse sweating followed by chills. I can't even walk my dogs. I have had to sell my horses. There are times when just taking a shower is exhausting and I have to lay down.
You just described how I have felt since my third round of Covid. Any amount of stress on my body just sets me back. I have developed several autoimmune diseases now and often cannot tell if medications are affecting me, or if I pushed too hard physically or if I am having a flare. Even being around other people who are upset or angry or super excited will bring on chest tightness and then it results in that fatigue. I’m super cautious to avoid contracting any infections by avoiding crowds , gatherings and I wear a mask when at the store or doctors office,. This is all very isolating as we are avoiding so much normal life just to stay functional. So I start the day making a gratitude list , inspirational readings, prayers and meditation. It doesn’t “cure” me, but it helps my attitude and keeps me from despair.