Thanks for sharing this. I just had a conversation yesterday with a colleague that I'm not the same person I was 6 months ago. I too have come to realize how precious life is. Nothing like contracting
a deadly virus for a little perspective. I too am also terrible at waiting. I was formerly a Type A personality, a chronic worrier, and I would obsess over the littlest things. Mostly, I just didn't ever want to wait. Now I go for walks, listen to music, meditate and most importantly, I give myself a break. I've also given myself time to heal. No lists, no timetable. My job is to help my body heal and to do things that help with this goal. It's not always easy, but I think the investment is worth it.
Thank you Lisa. Another thought provoking piece. I think a lot of long coviders who are at the 6 month mark are realising there’s no point in waiting to get better because well... 6 months have just passed doing just that! Having said that, it has been a life changing 6 months and not just in bad ways but some good ways too. For one, the relationship with my husband is much deeper and more loving, and I love love love nature outside my bedroom window 🥰
Thanks so much for saying this. I kept putting things off. I would say I won’t have a little ice cream or take out Chinese food till I felt “normal”. It’s usually always food related! Well,I also stopped waiting. Need to have some enjoyment in life, no matter how you feel or how tough things are going.
Wow I had not been aware of my waiting state of mind before. Now I can see how much I have let external factors control and impact my ability to be in the present! Even though my chest is tight and I have very little energy today, I can still be in the present by focusing on the sun on my face, the taste and comfort of my tea as I sip it. Noticing sensations anchors me to the here and now. Thank you for expressing this so well.
Thank you Lisa, your writing resonates so deeply. You have an amazing attitude and ability to articulate the emotional experience of long haul Covid. I truly look forward to every newsletter!
Thanks for sharing this. I just had a conversation yesterday with a colleague that I'm not the same person I was 6 months ago. I too have come to realize how precious life is. Nothing like contracting
a deadly virus for a little perspective. I too am also terrible at waiting. I was formerly a Type A personality, a chronic worrier, and I would obsess over the littlest things. Mostly, I just didn't ever want to wait. Now I go for walks, listen to music, meditate and most importantly, I give myself a break. I've also given myself time to heal. No lists, no timetable. My job is to help my body heal and to do things that help with this goal. It's not always easy, but I think the investment is worth it.
Thank you Lisa. Another thought provoking piece. I think a lot of long coviders who are at the 6 month mark are realising there’s no point in waiting to get better because well... 6 months have just passed doing just that! Having said that, it has been a life changing 6 months and not just in bad ways but some good ways too. For one, the relationship with my husband is much deeper and more loving, and I love love love nature outside my bedroom window 🥰
Thanks so much for saying this. I kept putting things off. I would say I won’t have a little ice cream or take out Chinese food till I felt “normal”. It’s usually always food related! Well,I also stopped waiting. Need to have some enjoyment in life, no matter how you feel or how tough things are going.
Wow I had not been aware of my waiting state of mind before. Now I can see how much I have let external factors control and impact my ability to be in the present! Even though my chest is tight and I have very little energy today, I can still be in the present by focusing on the sun on my face, the taste and comfort of my tea as I sip it. Noticing sensations anchors me to the here and now. Thank you for expressing this so well.
Thank you Lisa, your writing resonates so deeply. You have an amazing attitude and ability to articulate the emotional experience of long haul Covid. I truly look forward to every newsletter!
This is a powerful lesson. Even as we rest or recover from relapses, there are things we can do to enjoy where we are right now.