The Globe asked readers to share how long COVID has affected their life, from work to family and social life
experiences. More than five dozen people told us how the condition has affected their lives – from their ability to work to
The people who shared their stories live with debilitating symptoms every day. Many feel trapped, isolated and fear how it will affect the rest of their life. Making things more difficult is that specialized care for the 1.4 million Canadians living with the condition is scarce. I have a master’s degree in health-focused social work, I’m a primary care social worker and therapist and now I can’t even remember simple words. Something as simple as writing an e-mail feels impossible sometimes. It has taken more from me than one virus should be able to. My life will never be the same.
I now need to nap at lunch to function. I can only shower once every three days, as opposed to every day, due to lack of energy. I can’t cook, clean or do laundry and must rely on my mom to do the household chores. Being on my feet is challenging for more than a few minutes so I tend to only assemble simple meals that others have prepared. The only time I venture out is when I can’t avoid an in-person doctor’s appointment and my husband takes me in a wheelchair because I can’t walk more than about 10 minutes. Socializing is taxing so I’m also cut off from the world and probably have more interaction with health care practitioners than loved ones.
Kevin, a motorcycle instructor, in his garage. He had to cut his working hours by half. He expressed concern that sometimes long COVID might not been taken seriously because people experiencing the illness don’t always appear to be unwell.I have reduced my work hours by 50 per cent because my energy, stamina and strength are not adequate to my job as a motorcycle riding instructor. I also need quick access to a washroom to deal with intermittent bouts of diarrhea.
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