So, I'm a recovered CV-19 long hauler who doesn't look down on chronic illness sufferers lol. I have very different feelings about recovering. Here are mine:
Firstly, complete elation. I have no idea how I could be this lucky. I am so unbelievably lucky to get to see the world again that I don't even care when we're in lockdown because I don't need to go anywhere exciting. Just being able to put my boots on and walk into the nearby
field is something that feels like such a blessing I genuinely nearly cried one morning. My weak knees are a constant reminder of where I was and to be where I am now just makes me so unbelievably happy and grateful. I feel like the luckiest person alive sometimes.
Second: anxiety. I know how sick I was and I have a terrible, terrible fear of going back. I keep worrying that if I do too much or catch another virus I'll be back there again.
Third: survivor's guilt. My heart absolutely breaks for people still struggling and I wish that I could just make everyone better as well. Sometimes I wonder, why me? Why not everyone else, too? I feel bad that not everyone is doing well and I just wish I could make that happen..
I tell myself that I will advocate for the chronically ill at every opportunity, and I will, and I don't know how or when those opportunities will arise but let me promise you all that I will take themđź’—
So yeah. Emotionally it's a lot right now. If there's anything I can do for anyone just let me know. And I'm sorry this is poorly written I'm eating hehe
Thank you everyone for your lovely responses, I didn't expect so many đź’• You're all sweethearts and I hope we can find a cure one day
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