Thread by @patrickG731

A funny thing is happening as I regain parts of my life as a result of receiving #HBOT after a 14 month battle with #LongCovid. While I'm incredibly grateful to be one of the lucky ones who found a treatment they respond to I'm also trying to come to terms with the possibility

That some of the damage maybe permanent. For example the other day I was taking the boat out after a spin up the river, there is a winch on the stern that keeps the boat on the trailer. I couldn't figure out how it works. I've been using those winches for years. Literally like

Second nature to me. It operates in such a way as you have to have several things lined up so it will tighten properly. Not matter what I did I could not put the pieces together. #Brainfog means I am unable to do tasks which require multiple areas of focus.

Its very difficult to explain the impact this has on you as a person.
To explain how it feels to draw a total blank. The information, neural capacity isn't there. It's terrifying, things you used to do are beyond you. You worry it will be progressive.

The latest science suggests this damage maybe permanent. No where in the public health messaging did it warn us that exposure to this virus could cause permanent brain damage. It's like a flu they said. We need to keep the economy moving they said.

Well it came at a price. I'm meant to think for a living. I'm an academic researcher. Figuring out complex multi faceted problems is my livihood. But I can't tighten a winch on the back of my boat. But it's grand ill make do with my 220 euro a week. #accountability #publichealth

The state should be thinking about how they are going to support those with #LongCovid. Instead they are trying to withdraw support to our nurses and front line staff on the 30th of June. It really is time for a change in this country. #housing #health #welfare all a shambles.

#joinaunion