I get exhausted easily why?

[Anonymous]

I feel like since having covid this has been a thing. One positive thing is since having covid my social anxiety lessened. I may get socially anxious but i dont feel my heart beating fast and i dont really feel nervous and i am able to act/feel normal i think. The only part now that i am working on is talking more because i know im very quiet

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Welcome to the long term effects of getting COVID.

It is a virus. Not a cold.

Go get checked, tell your doctor about ALL your symptoms, and keep a frequent schedule.

Ask your doctor to also review with you the increased risks you now have after contracting COVID. Here's the John Hopkins Medical page on medium and long term COVID effects to get you started - note, you may not be at risk for all of these, so make sure you see your doctor.

https://www. hopkinsmedicine. org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid-long-haulers-long-term-effects-of-covid19

It's normal, basically, to be easily fatigued after getting COVID.

Several coworkers had it, the worst case among them was out of commission for 2 weeks and three months on, continues to struggle with lower endurance.

I hope you recover well and as quick as you can.

[SecretsofKB]

Good answer! You beat me to it!

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Ah, you're a nurse! Wonderful, thank you for also responding. :)

I'm glad someone with actual knowledge is here. I always worry about answering these kinds of things.

Thank you for your answer, and for being a nurse. You're a star! ✨

[SecretsofKB]

No, you nailed it! Great response! And good use of a source!

Don't be afraid to ask if you run across anything like this that you're unsure of! I'll do my best to help!

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that! Shall do. :)

[SecretsofKB]

Hey there! Nurse here! So the exhaustion after COVID is pretty common and normal. I call it the "COVID fog" as I've noticed it affects a person's mental faculties also. My understanding is that it isn't permanent, but it is just a reminder that you had COVID that will stick around awhile.

[Fireguy17]

Depending on how long ago you had the vid, it can take a couple of months to fully recuperate.

[Asker]

Its been over a couple months.

[Fireguy17]

It can take a while.
We had 10 of us out at the station this past Jan, myself included, and once we were cleared to go back to work it still took a while to get back to 100%.
Give it time, rest, eat healthy, lots of fluids and you will get there.

[Asker]

Thanks man. I hopemy social anxiety stays away though thats the good part of all this

[Fireguy17]

Yes that would be nice.
Just walk into a room like you own the place, after a while you will.

[Asker]

Haha :)