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Dealing with Post Covid making depression worse, anyone else?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jan 19, 2023 | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
I can relate. I have had Covid 2 xs now with an auto-immune disorder & had Lyme Disease in between the 2. I worked in Healthcare - got sick from working w/ Covid pts & haven't been able to work for 15 months. I was recovering when whamo I got Covid again in September & it turns out to be long haul type with extremely bad Chronic Fatigue and my brain is mush. No one seems to completely understand which makes it worse because it adds stress and depression. The lack of support is tough to take.
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Welcome @pschneider11. I'm glad you found the group here - a place where you will find understanding and people who "get it". Having an autoimmune condition sure can compound symptoms. As a healthcare worker, I'm sure you're used to be the caregiver - at work and at home. How are the people around you adjusting to the shift in your role and your needing to take care of yourself first?
Hi. I am so sorry you are going through such a hard time. I am in a similar boat- covid x2 and long covid for over a year. It is hard enough to deal with symptoms, let alone “defend” your health time and time again. It is exhausting and invalidating. I hear and understand you. I validate the horrible illness you are experiencing. I have not worked almost for a year now and do not recognize myself anymore- 34 very active and social- I long for the day I am that person again. You will get through this- I know it feels like forever- sending positive thoughts your way. Remember- you are not alone.
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Yes! The lack of support is devastating. Thank you so much for doing all you could as a healthcare professional.
A brain of mush is a good explanation of how we feel.
Combine chronic pain w general anxiety disorder, lack of focus and concentration, feeling agoraphobic because of Covid--we are ALL suffering PTSD right now.
I got a new service dog for PTSD and I'm not letting anything or anyone stop me from having her accompany me everywhere. 🐕🦺