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@jgolle

Hi all,
I have just found this group. I was actually looking for something maybe more intimate but landed on here. I was so frustrated with family members not believing me or thinking I'm not doing this right, have I tried that, etc. This disease has financially devastated me so no, not making this up!
I wake up each day and I talk to my Higher Power (whom I call God). I remind myself as often as I must throughout the day to let go of that which I cannot change. I try to make connections with people when I do go out but if I'm doing that, that means I am pushing myself and I will pay for it and land back in bed miserable. Sometimes it's worth it and sometimes it's not. So, I guess it comes down to I live one moment at a time. Peace be with all of us. 🙏🏼❤️‍🩹

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To jgolle --

Thank you for your detailed comments on the matter of (a) being so attached to your identity as someone with LC, and then (b) deciding to try to loosen up your attachment to that identity.

Perhaps our Moderator, Colleen, can direct you to some support groups that meet on Zoom in real time. (I believe that there are several out there.) They would be a source of more intimate connection to others.

Also, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has been of help to many people with chronic illness. I suggest that you ask your therapist and Colleen about this.

Wishing you improved health, in mind and body, in the New Year!

~friedrich