I feel my situation is different from the people in the article. I had no health issues to speak of. I was a very healthy, active person. I took reasonable precautions to avoid Covid, but did not live in mortal fear of contracting it. I figured if I got it, I’d get over it, and then have immunity, as with other viruses. When I did catch it from my grandchildren, it was a fairly mild case and I still wasn’t too concerned. I did try to find Paxlovid but it was not widely available yet.
So I recovered as with most viruses, and then six weeks later I began to have strange symptoms. First, after a plane trip to Hawaii, my ears clogged up, and would never clear. Three years later they are still clogged and closed. In addition I have developed tinnitus and hyperacusis. My vision has become blurry, and my digestion is totally wrecked. I attribute all to Covid. I don’t blame others for not masking up to protect me. They just don’t understand and I hope they never have to understand what I am now going through.
I try to keep my distance from others when I am out. I did catch the flu this winter which was especially hard added on to my chronic conditions.
I don’t know what lies ahead for me. I take it day to day, and hope that over time some of my symptoms will lessen.