Is this a COVID crash? Any suggestions on how to stop a crash?

I relate with what everyone is describing.
I think if you have to ask what a covid crash is, then you haven't experienced one yet. For me they are sudden and intense. When I overdo physical or mental activities I will get pre symptoms of visibly shaky, cold, headaches like my brain is expanding. At the worst I will feel a sudden vibrating feeling directly behind my sternum and almost pass out. I will not be able to think clearly. When I push myself this far, I will be unable to pick my head up the next day and have body swelling. Usually after a day of rest i will recover. Staying hydrated (3 litres of water a day) and taking it easy help. If I don't get enough sleep it makes everything worse.

I had Covid in April of 2020. Was hospitalized for 7 days, on oxygen for 7 months, need a CPAP-melatonin10mg-50mgbenadryl to sleep, on 4 BP pills, antidepressant, daily headache & migraine 3 times a week if I do anything. I can do some things lifting and carrying more than 25 lbs/drinking alcohol/shopping/dancing and if I’m not paying attention and do too much it is what you are describing 1-2 days after. It feels a little like a day after head banging from a rock concert. My whole life has changed, before I got my CPAP I wasn’t breathing 489 times for 30 seconds a night so have some pretty serious brain damage. I had a full time job, was a supervisor, a party friend, a cool mom, an amazing wife, an over celebrator. Everyone says I will find new things to do, have new hobbies, get better but it is so slow & coming up on 2 years. It feels like I’m the only one who is dealing with this & no one understands.

This is a HUGE trigger for me or when a front of weather change comes through. My COvid headache during the first 10 days was the worst I had ever had.

I understand, and so do many others, so you are NOT alone. I have daily headaches, nightly insomnia, pains through my neck and shoulders, and fatigue with nausea and dizziness. Feels like a constant hangover for 2 and a half years. I do have fewer days now where I lie in bed half alive and half dead, so I tell myself I’m getting better, but it’s just a very long road. I had a very full life, and now I do jigsaw puzzles and read - no more job or trips or 3 mile walks. Hang in there - eat healthy, celebrate the better days, go slowly, and yes, accept your new life for now. Things will get better if we advocate for ourselves and push the medical community to help us find answers. My best to you and all of us who are in this fight with you!

I agree

I can’t read and comprehend. So I reread a book called Even though. I’m getting used to it. It’s a long journey but I think I’m getting used to it. It takes about a month to get used to a new thing I can’t do but yes advocate for yourself. I’m glad my therapist recommended this site. Thank you. I think the main thing is feeling alone. You know there are others but you don’t know them & no one you know knows them. It is very helpful to know you aren’t.

Muchas veces me e sentido así pero ay muchas personas que están igual y aunque los médicos continúen sin darle nombre y mandando a los enfermos a psicólogo es como tú te sientes esa es tu única realidad yo espero que esto algún día termine pero mientras ay que seguir viviendo con lo que se nos presente a mi me ayudo mucho la teoría de la cuchara aunque a veces ya ni cucharas tengo.

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We will get through this. Just need to slow down & be kind to ourselves. Keep an eye on the energy tank.

My daughter was always a busy reader, and still taking college courses towards another degree when Covid struck her in March 2020. She has been getting cognitive therapy from a speech therapist for over a year, the past several months it included listening to an audio book while reading to retrain her brain. This helped a lot. Have you tried this, or had it suggested yet? She is hoping to be able to tackle her last few classes by the end of 2022, but will take them one at a time with breaks in between...
Sue

Actually I’m starting fresh with k-9 school workbook program. I do 15 min a day 5 days a week unless I do other things it’s the only thing that doesn’t make my brain hurt. It’s slow, it’s hard for my ego but it helps. It’s going to take a long time but it took a long time to develop the brain cells I had. I’m to the letter M.