I feel like prior to Covid I was so much more happy go lucky and didn’t really experience the same level of depression and anxiety that I exhibit now. Would that have happened without Covid or was it just a unique trauma that’s got me messed up? I feel so dull. I also tore my ACL during Covid so I receeded from the active hobbies I had and haven’t been able to get back to it with the same vigor. When I’m doing cold showers consistently it helps but I’m just not the same.
Wanna go on a date Kelly?
I didn't get COVID so far. At least never tested positive.
Vaccinated three times (no choice, it was mandatory to be able to keep working).
Now my attention span at work is much shorter. I actually hate my job, and it got worse since 2020. I sorta quiet quit. I used to be a workaholic before (and I loved my job).
My bosses are narcs and/or psychopaths and I realized that most of my colleagues just don't care either. I don't know if it's due to COVID, remote work ( synonymous with disengaged workforce ) or just the current end-of-an-era Zeitgeist.
OP, you’re not alone. Covid was probably the most globally traumatic event since WW II and/or Hiroshima/Nagasaki. I don’t think we have grappled with it enough as a culture, e.g. how many TV shows and movies from lately just pretend it didn’t happen (just like Friends did with 9/11?)
personally I’m still hoping for a truth and reconciliation committee for all the many ways that the US took a bad situation and made it worse. I think our public health officials all basically assumed that the mental health consequences of 2 years of lockdowns were minimal compared to the benefits of slowing the spread, because they are the kind of people for whom many days alone with their computer wouldn’t seem like a punishment. I think that was the wrong judgment ex ante, but just as importantly, I don’t think it worked. A combination of widespread rapid testing, accelerated vaccine development, and targeted quarantines would have gotten the job done much better. And I don’t think we are going to heal from the experience, or do much better next time, if we can’t look at those facts dead on.
Point is OP, the whole experience sucked and in many ways left us worse off in the long-term. So if that was traumatic for you in ways you’re still processing, that seems totally normal and OK to me. But I’m still sorry you’re going through it.
Kelly Wang wrote:
I feel like prior to Covid I was so much more happy go lucky and didn’t really experience the same level of depression and anxiety that I exhibit now. Would that have happened without Covid or was it just a unique trauma that’s got me messed up? I feel so dull. I also tore my ACL during Covid so I receeded from the active hobbies I had and haven’t been able to get back to it with the same vigor. When I’m doing cold showers consistently it helps but I’m just not the same.
Yeah. But I figured this was just a result of me growing up.
I went from a young just out of college to an adult with a real job and responsibilities.
Kelly, I'm sorry to hear of your challenges. They are both common and very difficult.
I have 3 suggestions 1) Get outside. People need vitamin D. Even when it's cold, just bundle up warm and get out. 2) Find ways that you look forward to engaging. There's a million different ways to engage in the world from running to D&D. Find an activity and a group of people you enjoy. 3) Consider seeing a counselor if you are struggling. There are many great online resources to locate a counselor.
PS: Assuming you're in North America the time of the year makes things rougher. Spring helps a lot.
Take care of yourself,
Para
Yes. My memory has definitely deteriated.
It really worries me. I randomly forget names and stuff. This is after covid in December
ScottEvil wrote:
OP, you’re not alone. Covid was probably the most globally traumatic event since WW II and/or Hiroshima/Nagasaki. I don’t think we have grappled with it enough as a culture, e.g. how many TV shows and movies from lately just pretend it didn’t happen (just like Friends did with 9/11?)
personally I’m still hoping for a truth and reconciliation committee for all the many ways that the US took a bad situation and made it worse. I think our public health officials all basically assumed that the mental health consequences of 2 years of lockdowns were minimal compared to the benefits of slowing the spread, because they are the kind of people for whom many days alone with their computer wouldn’t seem like a punishment. I think that was the wrong judgment ex ante, but just as importantly, I don’t think it worked. A combination of widespread rapid testing, accelerated vaccine development, and targeted quarantines would have gotten the job done much better. And I don’t think we are going to heal from the experience, or do much better next time, if we can’t look at those facts dead on.
Point is OP, the whole experience sucked and in many ways left us worse off in the long-term. So if that was traumatic for you in ways you’re still processing, that seems totally normal and OK to me. But I’m still sorry you’re going through it.
I'm appreciating the serious replies in the thread. Scott here sums it up well. Paragon also has some great suggestions. Getting outside, connecting socially with other humans, and seeking professional help if you're really struggling with mental health are great ideas, too.
IDK about COVID, but I've had those same side effects after getting married
Kelly Wang wrote:
I feel like prior to Covid I was so much more happy go lucky and didn’t really experience the same level of depression and anxiety that I exhibit now. Would that have happened without Covid or was it just a unique trauma that’s got me messed up? I feel so dull. I also tore my ACL during Covid so I receeded from the active hobbies I had and haven’t been able to get back to it with the same vigor. When I’m doing cold showers consistently it helps but I’m just not the same.
Absolutely, yes. I was in a weird brain fog for about 6 months after I had COVID. I thought it was just due to getting older but once it wore off, I realized it was unrelated to age.
To other posters’ points: COVID was kind of a traumatic world wide event. Even though it only lasted a couple of years, being forced to stay indoors/isolate wasn’t good for mental health. And the fear and uncertainty of how harmful a new disease was just added to all of that anxiety.
I think just be gentle with yourself. Humanity as a whole has had a rough last few years. It’ll take us some time.
My psychotherapists and psychiatrist went virtual and never went back to in person like in the 2019 good old days
Run4fun69 wrote:
Yes. My memory has definitely deteriated.
It really worries me. I randomly forget names and stuff. This is after covid in December
I’m sort of glad you brought this up. I’ve been noticing issues with my memory, too. I have always thought it was linked to my long-term pot abuse, but now I’m beginning to reconsider.
Get your thyroid checked
Your just making excuses. The WuFlu didn't break your brain. Get back to work, and living.
ScottEvil wrote:
OP, you’re not alone. Covid was probably the most globally traumatic event since WW II and/or Hiroshima/Nagasaki. I don’t think we have grappled with it enough as a culture, e.g. how many TV shows and movies from lately just pretend it didn’t happen (just like Friends did with 9/11?)
personally I’m still hoping for a truth and reconciliation committee for all the many ways that the US took a bad situation and made it worse. I think our public health officials all basically assumed that the mental health consequences of 2 years of lockdowns were minimal compared to the benefits of slowing the spread, because they are the kind of people for whom many days alone with their computer wouldn’t seem like a punishment. I think that was the wrong judgment ex ante, but just as importantly, I don’t think it worked. A combination of widespread rapid testing, accelerated vaccine development, and targeted quarantines would have gotten the job done much better. And I don’t think we are going to heal from the experience, or do much better next time, if we can’t look at those facts dead on.
Point is OP, the whole experience sucked and in many ways left us worse off in the long-term. So if that was traumatic for you in ways you’re still processing, that seems totally normal and OK to me. But I’m still sorry you’re going through it.
I relate to OP and this is one of the best posts I’ve read in a while. There’s been a very clear change in my personality pre and post Covid. I can’t really describe it, but I miss my old self.
Your weak body broke your weak brain. Stop looking for excuses.
The number of people here simping COVID symptoms is disgusting
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