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Anyone got long covid? WWYD about taking part in a panto?

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annacondom · 25/09/2021 15:53

I caught covid in March last year and have had long covid ever since. It's slowly improving but I've got fatigue and brain fog. I work pt and manage by not doing too much - just changing the beds wears me out.
Two years ago I was in a panto, and really loved it. They are doing one again this December and I've been to three rehearsals so far. I have only a few lines to learn (not a problem) but I'm needed to stand around in scenes spread across the whole two hours. Even walking up the hill to the rehearsal room is exhausting, before the two hours. They have bent over backwards to accommodate me, but if I pull out now they can give my lines to someone else. But if I soldier on, I'm risking having to give up working and other stuff because I just won't have the energy for it all. Also, the performance week is pretty full on anyway. It's so frustrating. I've had to give up dance classes and other stuff and don't want to stop this as well. But after two hours of not doing much in the rehearsal yesterday I am exhausted today. Any thoughts?

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CornishTiger · 25/09/2021 15:54

Don’t do it.

You need to work for an income.
The panto whilst nice for your mental health will ruin your physical health. Find another way to be involved.

annacondom · 25/09/2021 16:14

Thanks, CornishTiger. You've confirmed what I have come to think. I really don't want to let them down, but better now than later. My work is for my mental health too, not just for income! I could maybe help with the make-up or something. But I'm so disappointed as I love acting showing off .

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