• Long COVID is a condition that millions of people suffer from, and it is often worse than the physical symptoms.
• Asking “Are you doing any better?” is not helpful, as it is a chronic illness with an unknown recovery timetable.
• People with long COVID often experience depression, shame, and resentment.
• To pass for well, people with long COVID may need to take a combination of medications.
• Doctors often underestimate the quality of life issues associated with long COVID.
• The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York has a long-COVID team that thinks holistically, but many people don’t have access to the same resources.
• Be gentle with people who have long COVID, as it can be a difficult and isolating experience.
Published February 15, 2023
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