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Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Jun 27, 2023 | Replies (20)
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I totally relate, almost exactly, since Oct 2021. It's so frustrating. Spring cleaning is in the air and I can only do about 15 minutes at a time, rest for 30-40, and resume again. Only about an hour of actual work takes like 3 hours otherwise down for the next day. I too am working on limiting and moderation, but it is difficult for me.
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It is a HUGE adjustment! Going from ER Nurse in a trauma center working 12 hours shifts to setting an alarm so I know when to stop what I am doing at home. Just mentally wrapping my head around leaving work one day and not able to work the next. I tried going back to simple work in a vaccine clinic for 4 hours and was overwhelmed. At 63 this just may be retirement for me. I can't think of a sedentary 4 hour job.
Knowing where my limits are and what to expect is of great comfort-especially as this syndrome becomes more studied and accepted by the medical community. The first year was ridiculous!