I got Covid in July 2021 and it's been a struggle with long haul issues since (both pulmonary and cognitive). The cognitive issues are so upsetting. I have been on STD since Oct because the stress of my job and the memory issues/stumbling over words/losing my train of thought in the middle of a sentence really impact me/my health to the point it impacted the ability to do my job. I used to be able to multi-task and solution tough problems with a snap but now, even just in mundane conversations where I am not doing anything else, I struggle to catch and remember the basic points.

At best, I will remain on STD through the end of January. I am not confident I will be ready to work after that but the whole idea of trying to tackle LTD is so daunting. On the flip side, I am worried that my issues will prevent me from doing my job if I return to work and result in me losing my job along with my LTD insurance.

I am grateful as I am working with the Mayo Clinic in FL to help with these Covid related issues but I won't be able to complete all of the testing and programs before my STD runs out at the end of Jan.

And of course, the stress of trying to determine the right course to take exasperates my issues too. Go figure lol

Has anyone here had any success with their LTD relating to long Covid?