Long Covid Awareness

Spreading awareness about Long Covid and Other Chronic Illnesses 400 million worldwide are still sick We need to act now

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My father died last Friday, 4/3. He was only 61. They said possible stroke, cerebral hemorrhage. Or heart attack. ALL of his arteries were clogged. I’m so devastated.

And I feel an incredible, unshakeable amount of guilt that I didn’t attend my father’s burial, in Sicily. I’m in America. There were a few reasons. I didn’t push through my chronic illness (Long Covid) or try harder to get a passport in just 4 days, and overcome my awful, crippling fear of flying, to say goodbye to my dad. I disappointed him even in death. I couldn’t be there for my family. I can’t deal with this. I feel like all I do is let everyone down. Even more so after I got sick with Long Covid. I’m so devastated. I hate myself. I don’t want to die, but I don’t want to live like this anymore.

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BRUH

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Looking at my FB memories today, and this was the first one that popped up on my Tabitha Lee Turchio account. I read this post, that I made Saturday 11/29/20 down to the day. I didn’t know the next day I would have Covid, and test positive for first time 12/1. I didn’t know my life would change forever. I’m still very much sick with Long Covid. Florida was a good mental reset, and period of time I could focus on my health and get to know my “new body”. I’m super grateful. The only thing that has changed, is my mindset and perspective. Still attending my doctors appointments, trying to check up on various body systems, to eventually find a treatment for my neverending symptoms. But hanging on, physically and mentally, shifting my view of everything, my outlook, my views of the future, and moving forward with that. I spent my time in Florida, learning about myself, growing, healing, in many ways. I’m grateful for my Mom for giving me that chance. I’m feeling super emotional reading this, but looking forward to the future for the first time in a long time.

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Ghost of My Former Self // Canon.

One thing that I just realized…Think of how quickly they rolled out testing for Covid, and Covid vaccines, and antibody tests. But especially the vaccines. They were so adamant about people getting vaccinated to “prevent severe illness/death”. They had the funding for this? But not Long Covid. Long Covid is the parallel pandemic that no one is talking about. Do you want to know why there is no funding for Long Covid research or testing? Because there is no money in it…?. Think of how much money Pfizer and Moderna made during the pandemic from Covid vaccines. BILLIONS. Long Covid is costing America millions. Maybe more. It’s just mind blowing.

PEOPLE OVER PROFIT

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Long Covid Persists

The deepening toll of Long COVID after 5 years of the pandemic

The capitalist response to the pandemic has exacted a stark toll of mass death and disability, while accelerating social inequality and init

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To Covid Long Haulers/Chronic Illness Sufferers:

I created a FB group around last year, offering support for NYC Covid Long Haulers and others with chronic illness.

If you would like to join: 👇

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Dz7j135ic/

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56 [ Months ] & Counting // My Struggle with Long Covid

A new addition to the photo series.

I spend my days “pacing” and recharging my energy with naps. I’m either in bed sitting or laying down, on the couch or in a chair. I fear standing because of the symptom rush/flare due to POTS. I stare out the windows mourning my life.

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“Debilitating a Generation”: Expert Warns That Long COVID May Eventually Affect Most Americans

In a candid discussion with INET's Lynn Parramore, Dr. Phillip Alvelda highlights the imminent dangers of long COVID, criticizing government

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Being a photographer, I look through my photo archive often. Lately, I’ve been feeling depressed, sad, and mourning my previous life and self. Old photos I see, I look into her eyes and I see so much life. And I know it’s gone. The spark in my eyes is gone. I see emptiness and a hollow shell, fighting to survive.

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Trying my best to hang in there. Stopped taking my meds, barely ate or hydrated, and barely left the bed the last 3 days. I honestly gave up. “What’s the point anymore?” kept playing over in my head. What future do I have now, with Long Covid? Feeling like I have nothing to offer this world anymore

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I feel so dead inside.

I feel like I have nothing.

I feel like I am nothing.

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Long Covid taught me some things: To be humble, kind, more compassionate, more understanding, more patient, and to truly appreciate my relationships and I learned who my support system was, but also how to provide support for others struggling, even though I'm also suffering, and opened my eyes to the harsh realities of societal stigma and discrimination. I used to say Long Covid ruined me. But it taught me. It also showed me my strength.

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Being a native New Yorker, this hit close to home

And being a Long Hauler

Exclusive | Thousands of New Yorkers — including ‘Orange is the New Black’ actor Matt McGorry — suffer from ‘Long COVID’

“My actual daily survival is based on understanding and navigating [it],” the 39-year-old actor said.

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How many people in the U.S. suffer from chronic illness? about 129-133 MILLION.

That’s probably not counting the 20 million sick with Long Covid.

This is from a google search, right photo is from the CDC website

THESE NUMBERS ARE INSANE!

The United States has the highest chronically ill population, in the world.

This healthcare system is so fucked