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Anyone think that it’s no longer long Covid? just permanent damage?
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Jan 21, 2024 | Replies (89)Comment receiving replies
My long Covid speech/cognitive therapist told me I can’t try to rewind and be the old me. I can create new abilities and ways to get back to where I was, perhaps even better, like people who lose a limb then become great athletes.
My daughter has pots and is in a clinical program. Her stomach issues are terrible but meds, diet, and exercise provide some relief. For my long Covid, pacing is really important- how I manage my energy levels, sleep times, activities. I know not to schedule important business meetings at the day because I’m sometimes too exhausted to remember how to use my computer or speak without slurring. Yes, we all have value. If we keep our eyes and hearts open, there’s endless parts of the day to enjoy, like a squirrel running in the snow and leaving cool footprints, then my dog sniffing the prints.
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I totally agree! I love snow. It made me happy to see snow this weekend. I also have become a crazy decorator. Apparently I need to have to change my scenery at home as I am here almost all the time. I put away Christmas stuff and have rustic winter decor now which is making me happy. I have bought flameless candles as I apparently love candle lighting when I am watching tv. There are lots of things we can find to make us happy. I have cats, more than my normal limit of 2 as my kids kept bringing me kittens. I absolutely love them. I am grateful I can work and I do only schedule meetings during certain time periods. I can work in the morning but struggle with brain fog for a while so talking is out. Same for the afternoon at which time I am exhausted and I work on less complex items. I am very happy for you, it sounds like you are taking great care of yourself. I hope life continues to improve for all of us!