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Today was a dark anniversary for me, since today 6 years ago I went to Urgent Care with what initially was thought to be the flu. 7 weeks later I was still sick and lost my dream job. I've never recovered and have many blood disorders, cardiac and lung issues, daily migraines, constant fatigue...you all know the drill all too well. It's very hard to realize it has been this long and I will never be the same. I feel the world has moved on and left us all behind. I'm glad for those who have recovered and regained at least some prior quality of life. We are survivors, even though I often feel that it would have been better had I died when I first got covid, just because long covid feels like a living death. Thanks for listening. You are the only group who will understand.
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@klf58 Thank you for writing. I understand the grief of what I was and what I could have been. I also know that I could be worse and may be as I have no idea what this sh&t is doing to me internally. I am better than I was 4 years ago, but I want so badly to be in shape, dive, run, and do the things I love so much. I do find companionship here, albeit virtual. I have not found any groups in my area. I used to attend AA daily as I am in recovery, but even there I do not know how to explain why I "can't do (fill in the blank). Hang in there.
@klf58 I heard you this morning, my Friend. You said we are all survivors and you are right. You said, “ I feel the world has moved on and left us all behind.” I certainly was feeling that a few years ago. I had gone to the hospital and mentioned I had Long Covid and the nurses looked at me like they had no clue what I was saying. These were RN’s! I had to be hospitalized last autumn for something unrelated to LC. This time when I said I have Long Covid, I received great compassion and understanding from doctors and nurses. As more of us speak up, as more of us choose to get involved in long-term studies, support groups, share with family and friends our life-changing challenges, we are educating a world. Yes, you are a survivor! And in spite of suffering for six years, sharing your heart with others can still give hope to others that are barely hanging on. Wishing you strength and peace on this remembrance day.
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I feel the same way also. Today is my 6 year anniversary. Covid didn’t kill me at the time, but now it feels like a long slow death.
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I'm so sorry you are going through this. I scream at God often! Maybe something helpful will come our way.