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Flu recovery

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CapriceDeDieux · 10/01/2026 12:40

I had flu (possibly Covid, but tested negative) over Christmas (from about 22-1). It wasn't terrible, but I am still not back to normal. I am breathless with any excertion, still coughing a bit and exhausted all the time, and need to sleep a lot (12hrs+). Also my brain doesn't seem to work properly. I know people have said recovery is slow with recent flu viruses, but this is ridiculous. Am I just out of condition or is this post-viral fatigue or am I just pathetic? Work really kicks in next week and I am so worried I am not going to be able to function.

I think I just want to hear that others are going through this and it does pass (soon).

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itsthetea · 10/01/2026 12:42

3 to 4 weeks after you basically recover from the basic flu for most of your symptoms is normal

the breathlessness however might make me contact a doctor

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