Connect
← Return to What do you do for exhaustion and brain fog...?
Discussion
What do you do for exhaustion and brain fog...?
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Jan 30 10:01am | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
Ok first I hope it doesn’t last forever. Second, I do something then rest. Any exertion can be exhausting. I have finally made a routine of working for 10 minutes and resting at least a half hour to an hour. It really sucks to get so little accomplished, but I find the longer I work the more exponentially I am down. Unfortunately it’s not 50/50. If you work for an hour, you might be put down for three. You have to find what works for you. The last thing you want though is to do too much and put yourself out of commission for days as opposed to just an hour or two. The after effects of Covid suck, but you have to have some sort of life. The most healing for me which I found out the hard way is to listen when you’re body says to rest. That way you can get more accomplished during your designated times of movement. As for the brain fog, I haven’t tried anything yet except for a 6 day pack of steroids the doctor gave me of which I’m on day 3. So far it hasn’t helped with energy or brain fog. I’ve actually noticed no difference so far, but I will finish it just in case it helps. Not sure if this info will help you, but at least you’ll know you’re not alone.
Replies to "Ok first I hope it doesn’t last forever. Second, I do something then rest. Any exertion..."
Connect
y it is rare that I got Covid again for the second time on December 8, 2023. My health care team was concerned about me going back to work. I was out again almost a month. Financially, I had to go back. The fatigue is still unreal. Yes, I get so tired from the little things and really fatigued from the big things. I have a real physical job and I am almost 72 years old, but I get up 2am and need to be on the clock before 5am. I have lost friendships because of this , no one understands the long term effects from this virus. I have been so isolated over the last few years and lonely. Thank heavens for my cat to keep me company. He became ill after my last positive Covid , I had to take him to the vet last saturday also. They say it is rare for an animal to get covid, but he he had a ear infection and a respiratory illness also. I bought a humdifier the other day and I think it is helping both of us. I am grateful for this site as we can get tips and give tips to others what works for us. I did some physical therapy last week one session and the therapist wanted me to walk in the mall daily for at least 20 minutes as well as some exercises. Wishing I could get some energy back. This is my new normal also. Wishing all of you a healthier 2024. We need to stick together. Sincerely, Kitty2