Can you share your 'my long covid story'?

In my long COVID story, the main points are the persistent joint pains, random heart rate spikes, and difficulty in concentrating. These symptoms really affected my quality of life and made me realize how long - lasting the impact of COVID can be even after the initial infection has passed.

I don't have a personal long covid story myself. But I know some people who had long covid. One of my friends had fatigue that lasted for months after recovering from the initial covid infection. She could barely do any strenuous activities and had to take a lot of rest.

One horror story I heard was about a family. The mother got Covid - 19 and was very ill. She had to be isolated from her children, who were too young to understand why mommy was suddenly gone from their daily lives. They would cry at the door of the room she was in. It was heart - breaking to see the family torn apart by this virus.

Sure. I cut my long hair because it was getting too hard to manage. It was always in my face and took forever to dry. So, I just grabbed a pair of scissors one day and snipped it off. It was a bit of a shock at first to see my short hair, but I quickly grew to like it.

Sure. I cut my long hair because I was tired of the high maintenance. It used to take so much time to wash, dry and style it. One day, I just decided I needed a change and walked into a salon. I was a bit nervous at first, but the stylist was very reassuring. After the cut, I felt so much lighter and more carefree.

Yes. There were two people who worked in different departments of a hospital during the Covid pandemic. They were both extremely busy, but they noticed each other in the hallways. One day, when they were both taking a short break outside, they shared their experiences of dealing with the stress of the pandemic. This led to a deeper connection. They supported each other through the tough times, and their love grew. They are now engaged.

Sure. My friend is a nurse. During the peak of COVID - 19, she worked extremely long hours in the hospital. She saw patients struggling to breathe, and families being separated from their loved ones. But she also witnessed great acts of kindness, like people donating food and supplies to the hospital. It was a really tough time but also showed the best and worst of humanity.

One patient had severe headaches as a long - haul COVID symptom. They tried different medications, but finally found relief with acupuncture. The acupuncture sessions seemed to relieve the tension in their head. After a series of treatments, the headaches became less frequent and less severe, and now they are headache - free most of the time. This is a great example of alternative therapies being successful in long haul COVID cases.

There was a long hauler who had breathing difficulties. They joined a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Through breathing exercises, oxygen therapy support when needed, and a balanced diet, they saw great progress. Their lung function increased, and now they can climb stairs without getting overly breathless. It took about six months of consistent effort, but it was a huge success.

Yes. There are some positive long haul covid stories. One person who had long haul covid symptoms used the time of recovery to start a new hobby, painting. Since they couldn't be as active physically as before, they found peace and creativity in painting. Another person became more aware of their health. They started eating healthier and taking better care of themselves, which led to overall better well - being in the long run. There was also someone who used their long haul experience to raise awareness about post - covid conditions in their community.