Long Covid has ruined my life and marriage

Posted by kiddo14 @kiddo14, Nov 16, 2025

I have been battling the horrible effects from The Covid vaccine for three years now. It has totally ruined my life and my marriage. Being told that you are a mental case and are unable to do anything correct is some of the worst things people can say to you. The one person whom you thought was suppose to be there for you really has deserted you. The best thing to do is leave a toxic and mentally abusive relationship so you can start to try to heal. Is anyone else going thru this or am I the only one?

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richielee | @richielee | Nov 29, 2025

You can file a petition with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA.gov) for the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program by going to their website and seeing if you qualify given your injuries.

kiddo14 | @kiddo14 | Nov 29, 2025

Thank you for the information.
I will definitely look it up

bearbayou | @bearbayou | Jan 21 8:11am

In reply to @kiddo14 "@celia16 I believe it’s from the vaccine. After the booster I started having all the issues...." + (show)

@kiddo14 --- Maybe it's the vaccine, maybe not. But I was experiencing 'Long Covid" BEFORE the vaccine was available.

bearbayou | @bearbayou | Jan 21 8:13am

In reply to @richielee "You can file a petition with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA.gov) for the National..." + (show)

@richielee-- perhaps reporting her symptoms is something to do, but presently, I feel she wants to deal with the toxic marriage. (Getting involved with an official complaint can rob her of needed personal time/energy/clarity)

richielee | @richielee | Jan 21 10:21am

In reply to @bearbayou "@richielee-- perhaps reporting her symptoms is something to do, but presently, I feel she wants to..." + (show)

@bearbayou On second thought, I totally agree with you. She can "invite" her spouse to one session to discuss what is troubling her: specifically how the comments make her feel, adding what it is she needs from her spouse might be one approach to her situation.

sunshinedegrassi | @sunshinedegrassi | Jun 22 9:10am

I also have long covid, and it’s ruining my life, and certainly hasn’t helped my marriage. It’s like have an autoimmune disease, that no one knows about. More bad days than good. I definitely understand what you’re going through. However, it’s not from the vaccine. I got Covid before the vaccine, and it became chronic right away.

djg3012 | @djg3012 | Jun 22 10:05am

Actually, my symptoms did not start right after I had the Covid-but 2 months later I got the vaccine then a few months after that those awful lc symptoms started-so who knows?.4 years later on anxiety meds and fatigue is bad.! --And I am 84

suecedar1028 | @suecedar1028 | Jun 22 11:11am

I'm so sorry that you're going through this.
My husband has been somewhat supportive, but even as supportive as he can be at times, it's almost not enough support for me and I get so frustrated which leads to alot of arguments. I know he's trying, but sometimes I think he questions the severity of my "condition". and it's maddening for me.
My life was also turned upside down after the covid vaccines in 2022. It has been a long dreadful, painful 3 yhears. All of my joints have been affected and so has my quality of life because of it. I have had to resort to a cane now for stability and my 20 + years of yoga and 3- 5 mile a day walking have had to be put on hold since contracting this.
What are your syptoms? This has absoultely ruined my life as I knew it. I hope your husband can see his way clear to understanding the complete devastation of long haul covid and it's many dibilitating symptoms.
Sue

bearbayou | @bearbayou | Jun 22 11:41am

In reply to @bearbayou "@kiddo14 --- Maybe it's the vaccine, maybe not. But I was experiencing 'Long Covid" BEFORE the..." + (show)

@bearbayou -- Yes, ,like you "@kiddo14 " definitely I was experiencing Long Covid before the vaccines were available.

lkirnbauer | @lkirnbauer | Jun 23 8:10am

I’m so very sorry you’re suffering with an idiot for a husband! Do what you must with him, but please please please just take care of yourself. Your needs are many now and you must put yourself first and forget about what your husband is telling you. He’s wrong and you don’t need that kind of stress on you right now. Ignore your husband and take care of you. If that means divorce, then do it and move on with your life.