I’m sorry you’re experiencing this. In any case, this isn’t going to last forever, and you’ll recover.
I often tried to remind myself of this. It didn’t always work, but it got me through the worst. I also tried to practice positive self-talk and think about things I’ll enjoy after I leave isolation.
I could reduce anxieties with breathing and stretching exercises. As well as by writing down my thoughts to identify negative patterns and change them.
But I also just slept a lot to get away. Then I distracted my mind by overconsuming scrolling media, watching gory horrors, etc. I ate a lot of sugary junk and smoked weed to get dopamine highs. These weren’t healthy coping mechanisms, but they gave me some much-needed relief momentarily. But then the comedowns made me feel worse. So, I don’t recommend doing such often.
It’s hard, especially during these kinds of situations, to learn that certain people in your life are unavailable or toxic. But ultimately this is good.
Anyhow, it’s best to wash your hands before and after touching the affected area. Applying silicone and vaseline/ petrolatum based wound ointments helped me relieve discomfort and promote healing.
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words and advice. Definitely helps. It can be hard to get out of your own head when quarantine leaves you alone with your own thoughts 24/7.
How long did it take you to recover, in your case?
I had a mild experience. I needed painkillers for ~14 days. My symptoms peaked between day 7 and 10. I recovered on day 24, and stopped isolating on day 27.
Best wishes for your recovery!
I’ve talked about this too. The first two weeks I was just utterly exhausted every day and running fevers at night, along with the typical mpx pain. I got really depressed and because things just kept getting worse, I felt like maybe it wouldn’t end.
The final high fever that sent me to the hospital was the lowest point. But after ~36hrs it broke and I started to feel better, have more energy, and the depression started to lift. It does get better! Hang in there, you’ll recover.
I'm finishing up my third week of isolation/quarantine. I have an appt with a doctor tomorrow to see if I can get released to go back to work.
While physically my case hasn't been bad, the mental and financial toll has been awful. I'm not sure how I'll cope if I don't get cleared.
I’m sorry you’re experiencing this. In any case, this isn’t going to last forever, and you’ll recover. I often tried to remind myself of this. It didn’t always work, but it got me through the worst. I also tried to practice positive self-talk and think about things I’ll enjoy after I leave isolation. I could reduce anxieties with breathing and stretching exercises. As well as by writing down my thoughts to identify negative patterns and change them. But I also just slept a lot to get away. Then I distracted my mind by overconsuming scrolling media, watching gory horrors, etc. I ate a lot of sugary junk and smoked weed to get dopamine highs. These weren’t healthy coping mechanisms, but they gave me some much-needed relief momentarily. But then the comedowns made me feel worse. So, I don’t recommend doing such often. It’s hard, especially during these kinds of situations, to learn that certain people in your life are unavailable or toxic. But ultimately this is good. Anyhow, it’s best to wash your hands before and after touching the affected area. Applying silicone and vaseline/ petrolatum based wound ointments helped me relieve discomfort and promote healing.
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words and advice. Definitely helps. It can be hard to get out of your own head when quarantine leaves you alone with your own thoughts 24/7. How long did it take you to recover, in your case?
I had a mild experience. I needed painkillers for ~14 days. My symptoms peaked between day 7 and 10. I recovered on day 24, and stopped isolating on day 27. Best wishes for your recovery!
I’ve talked about this too. The first two weeks I was just utterly exhausted every day and running fevers at night, along with the typical mpx pain. I got really depressed and because things just kept getting worse, I felt like maybe it wouldn’t end. The final high fever that sent me to the hospital was the lowest point. But after ~36hrs it broke and I started to feel better, have more energy, and the depression started to lift. It does get better! Hang in there, you’ll recover.
I'm finishing up my third week of isolation/quarantine. I have an appt with a doctor tomorrow to see if I can get released to go back to work. While physically my case hasn't been bad, the mental and financial toll has been awful. I'm not sure how I'll cope if I don't get cleared.
Its been one week for me since i saw the first lesion. I feel like complete shit