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Since November 2023, I have lived a modified life subjected to the variable symptoms of Long COVID. July 2024, I started writing about this journey. Scroll down to see and click on the latest posts or to subscribe for email notifications of new posts. If you missed a post, view the entire archives here.
Long COVID is a journey of many unknowns, including how many others are on a similar path. Possibly 7% of US residents actively have Long COVID with potentially over 17% having had it since the virus began. This blog will hopefully attain three goals:
- help me maintain perspective as I continue on this journey,
- share what works for me with others on a similar journey, and
- help increase understanding of the experience for those who are fortunate enough not to be on this journey.
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Progress
April 2024: After months of spending every day on my couch, typically lying down, I decided to improve my space by purchasing new end tables. When they arrived, I had to ask a friend to carry them from the package room to my apartment where they sat in their box until I had a goodContinue…
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Spoon Theory
All my occupational therapists and speech therapists for Long COVID incorporated spoon theory into our work. I hate the name, but I love the concept. In spoon theory, everyone has a given number of spoons each day symbolizing available energy. As we go about our day, different activities will consume or replace the energy representedContinue…
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In Memoriam: Dave B.
Life has no guarantees. When we share the gifts of compassion and understanding, the uncertainties are easier to navigate.
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Carolyn Ristau 