I agree with you all. I used to be such an active and outgoing person. I isolate a lot not. Partly due to not feeling like going places, except my internship, which does give me some social interaction. Having this virus is traumatic. Plain and simple. It has invaded the body and mind. People do not seem to understand or even will say it is not a "real thing." That is what I cherish about this support group. I know that you all get it. I am better after 3 years, but my short term memory is not good, I can't think of words at times, I wake up and can't feel temperature or taste, my body feels poisoned many mornings, which I KNOW is inflammation. I believe this virus causes chronic inflammation. Also, EBV is a factor in all this. I know that and the "powers that be" are finding that EBV is related to Lupus. I am pretty sure that EBV is related to a lot of autoimmune diseases, BUT I KNOW inflammation is. Not in a good place this morning, but putting one foot in front of the other (not literally). I am trying to do what I can today while my meds allow me to function for awhile. Okay, now to gratitude...I am grateful for all of you.