Family and friends deny long covid

@suefish i have suffered from clinical depression since 13. I was on prozac for years and it worked great. Then i went on chantix to quit smoking. That drug pushed me over a cliff. Total breakdown. Chronic anxiety which i had never suffered from before, suicidal ideation, and nightmares. I had high stress job and 2 teenagers. I survived and i was put on effexor 50 mg. Has worked great. I was not happy when they increased it to 150 in past yr due to my seratonin being mildly low. I felt good on the 50 but i am going to talk to them about the dosage. If u feel depressed i pray u are getting the emotional support u deserve and medication if u need it. If u are not prone to clinical depression but are suffering from it now it can be triggered by coping for too long or grieving too long. I feel like we are all doing both cuz in a way we are grieving our old healthier selves. This truly sucks!!!! My sister is a psychologist btw and she has treated many nurses who were traumatized during the pandemic. Its changed us all but science is catching up. I promise. I have been following the research for 3.5 yrs since LC hit me one morning with fell swoop after i arrived at my middle school. Im a teacher lol stay strong and make sure ur taking care of ur mental health. I have had so much wonderful therapy in my life. It helps.

@pdoubrava @suefish here. I feel and have felt your pain. Thanks for sharing.

@suefish right back atcha my fellow LC warrior xxxooo

I have had Long Covid for 5 years. My Internal Physician, my Gastrologist, my Cardiologist all ignored me. My daughter and Sister think I am faking it. Everytime I asked them about LC they brushed my concerns aside saying that I was just aging badly. I researched online and found a Covid Recovery Clinc and insisted my Physician write a referral. That's why I love this group.

@dfranzen @suefish I’m about in your same place — just somewhat fewer years on Long Covid. My husband tells me I’m getting dementia and that just makes it worse. Where’s your Recovery Clinic?

@pdoubrava @suefishalow hanging in, despite those who think I’m just crazy.

@suefish There are two here in Cleveland - Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. I got a referral to UH but I had to fight for it. A big symptom of Long Covid is brain fog. Hang in there !

@dfranzen I’m ready to hang from a tree branch by this time!! Good wishes to you!!

I have had Long Covid for 5 years. My Internal Physician, my Gastrologist, my Cardiologist all ignored me. My daughter and Sister think I am faking it. Everytime I asked them about LC they brushed my concerns aside saying that I was just aging badly. I researched online and found a Covid Recovery Clinc and insisted my Physician write a referral. That's why I love this group.