Am I an awful a parent as I feel? Third Covid round has messed me up and I’m freaking out.

[Cloxs]

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Have had two back to back Covid infections - it took me a good 6 weeks to be back to myself after the last one. Tested positive (weak) a couple of weeks into this new infection (or it’s a relapse, who knows, LO was also really poorly at same time).

im at week 3 from this infection. I was so poorly I convinced myself I had a stroke cause of the vertigo and other symptoms- went to hospital and was clear.

ive struggled with things health wise since my LO was born. I’ve been told I’m burned out and exhausted and need a lot of rest.

I feel like a terrible mum. My parents care for my LO so much more than I feel comfortable with and I feel like a waste of space cause I can’t snap out of the exhaustion. I was getting there - 80% normal again after a slow steady slump and this further infection has made me feel hopeless.

my symptoms are severe brain fog, derealisation, weakness, dizziness, exhaustion. I think 70% is due to this second infection when I’d not got over the first one.

is anyone else struggling to get over Covid as much as me? I feel so ostracised and sick of the comments from other mums that I just need to get out and socialise. Of course I want to do that - when I feel well I do - a lot. But struggling to even walk to bathroom and back with this recent infection.

I think on Your COVID Recovery they recommend going to the GP at 4 weeks because if you need more support it takes time to get referred etc.. and they may have some suggestions that can help in the meantime and some medications that they can prescribe without a specialist for some symptoms.

This link is another interesting talk, the speaker draws parallels between traumatic brain injury and post-Covid recovery. Particularly non-refreshing sleep and fatigue. I did find once my sleep was better, my cognitive symptoms and fatigue improved so it might be helpful for you.

https://www.tlcsessions.net/episodes/episode-55-dr-raouf-gharbo-hrv-breathing-and-sleep

Well, I’m back - 7 weeks out and honestly hardly any better. Feel like I have flu constantly - nausea, all the other stuff I mentioned. My parents have been ill for a week less than me and still struggling. But I’m just so worried now. I’m at risk of losing my job - my manager isn’t being kind or understanding at all - I’m trying my best but it seems like I may as well be thrown on a scrap heap.

I managed to venture out for a couple hours with my LO on sat. Felt bad but was good to spend some time. Am I destined for long haul now? Our mortgage goes up by £1000 at the end of the year so I need to be able to work. It’s all just so stressful.

any hand hold would be so appreciated. I’ve never felt so poorly for so long. Had my immunoglobulins tested and I’m high for IgG which is what the body makes in response to an infection so I’ve been told my immune system is working normally.

why is it taking so long to shift??

I think it is taking longer because you have had two back to back infections and your body is just exhausted by it. Add to that caring for a young child so that you cannot just rest when you need to.

You need to get your GP and Occupational health on board to back you up with your manager being difficult. I had a manager at the beginning who didn't support me and it led to a delay in my recovery because I was pushed too hard too soon and relapsed.

@Cloxs I appreciate this is a very old thread but I’ve been experiencing similar. I’m hoping things improved for you. How long did it take and did you do anything that helped?

@birdbrainedcould you share more about your story? I’m also on HRT and wondering if there’s a link