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Did having Covid change it for you?

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CamomileTeabag · 03/02/2022 10:09

Having almost lost someone close early in the pandemic, I've been very careful for the last two years, always wearing masks indoors, social distancing, socialising outside and in small groups etc. I've hardly been to pubs or restaurants (or at least not without worrying).

But now, the inevitable has happened and I have Covid! I'm doing ok and I will be free to go on Sunday at the latest.

I'm interested to see how I'll feel when I get back outside again. Will I feel more relaxed, knowing that I have Omicron antibodies? If you were someone previously very careful about covid precautions, did having Covid make you feel more relaxed in the outside world again?

(Yes, I know it's possible to catch it twice but for a couple of months it's not that likely. And even if I do, I have lost much of the fear of getting it)

OP posts:

TheLadyGrayson · 03/02/2022 10:14

I’m on Day 8, I hope it makes me more relaxed being around loved ones now, with less fear of passing something on to someone 😅

Flaxmeadow · 03/02/2022 12:54

Are you fully vaccinated OP?

I think being vaccinated probably gave people more confidence in getting out and about

AyeEee123 · 03/02/2022 13:36

Yes, I was very worried in the beginning. Now I’ve had 3 jabs and Covid in October I really am not worried at all.

BuickMcKane · 03/02/2022 13:48

I had original covid last year, at the same time as my DC, and before vaccines. I wasn't that worried before having it, and since having it I haven't been worried at all.

MimosaFields · 03/02/2022 13:50

Much more relaxed since I had it. I've had colds in my life which were much worse

BuickMcKane · 03/02/2022 13:55

Same here @MimosaFields

Exhausteddog · 03/02/2022 13:55

I had it at new year and booked theatre tickets for a months time because I would be no longer fearful of catching or passing on. I still wear a mask on the train and in shops etc but I'm slightly more relaxed about crowded places or going out for a meal, for example.

We went out for a meal on Saturday and the restaurant was absolutely rammed. Never mind 2 metres there was barely 2cm between tables which, before Xmas would have made me very anxious.
I do feel lucky that no one was particularly badly affected in our immediate family though.

guineapigs · 03/02/2022 14:03

I haven't had covid despite Dh and ds having it last summer. Dd and ds are in different schools but haven't gotten since last summer. I haven't been extra careful either. But I am going to see my parents abroad this month and really hope I won't get it just before travelling. I think I would be really happy having had it recently.

historyrocks · 03/02/2022 14:08

Opposite for me. Wasn’t so worried until I got it in November. I was really poorly—worst I’ve ever felt. It’s made me feel a lot more cautious as I never want to go through that again, if I can avoid it.

PinkPlantCase · 03/02/2022 14:27

@historyrocks

I was going to say similar. In a household of triple jabbed adults and infant DC covid (omicron) has been pretty horrible for all of us.

It’s an experience I hope not to repeat for a very long time.

FrankieBoyleSezLoveOneAnother · 03/02/2022 14:32

I had it in March 2020. I'm healthy, in my 40s and wasn't too worried about it, but it was a totally fucking vile illness. I lost 13 days at work and was wiped out for ages, tightness in my lungs when I lay down to sleep didn't go away for 6 months. Since then I've been WFH and getting my shopping delivered. I've been to the pub 4 times (1 of these was a wake!), and eaten in a restaurant once. I haven't been on holiday.

I'm now triple-jabbed and managed to swerve Delta when DS had it in October, but I'm still happy to wait for things to settle down more before I start mingling in big crowds of people and such.

This board is full of people telling you that 'it's just a cold' and you've got to 'live with it' and not 'cower at home' and 'you know there's going to be 40k case a day FOREVER, don't you? Its's enDEmIc innit?' but I don't give a fuck about their opinions. They don't live my life, and I'd hate to get that ill again.

arethereanyleftatall · 03/02/2022 14:35

Yes absolutely. I wasn't poorly at all from it, neither were any of my family. I've never had flu, but that clearly is far worse and I've never stopped my life to not get flu. I'm happy to get on with life completely as normal now.

Ineedsomeluck2022 · 03/02/2022 14:40

I'm the opposite. I was getting quite complacent as a healthy, triple jabbed 30 yo who went two years without getting it. Lived my life as normal. Then I finally got covid last week and it was truly horrible. Even if it is just cold/flu it has wiped me out for 2 weeks. It has made me more anxious about getting it again in the future once my immunity wanes.

itwasntaparty · 03/02/2022 14:40

Yep I've had it twice, once post first vaccination, second post double and booster. Done with it now.

Mossstitch · 03/02/2022 14:54

Had it pre first lockdown and, although it was horrific and still have some after effects, the one benefit was that I wasn't as anxious about catching it all through the pandemic, i think I would have found the anxiety harder to deal with! When I get fed up about not being my former self I give myself a shake and tell myself I'm alive and didn't end up in ICU like one of my colleagues the same age.

Ladywoodster · 03/02/2022 16:21

I have if at the moment and like OP I am feeling excited to have a brief window of being confident to do things and go places that I've been nervous about for so long.

WineGetsMeThroughIt · 03/02/2022 16:29

I was incredibly anxious when covid first arrived. I would be in tears daily because I didn't want covid and I didn't want the vaccine either. I was thrilled when the news of Omicron being so mild came out of SA. I finally got it on Sunday. We are all unvaccinated in the house. All completely asymptomatic. Would never have guessed we had it. I'm so glad it's been a non-event and am so glad I stuck to my guns and didn't get vaccinated. I've faired much better than most vaccinated people I've known personally who've had it. I just hope any new variants are equally as mild for the whole population. I do feel a little more protected now that I've caught it and will have some natural immunity to it

Abraxan · 03/02/2022 16:40

I am triple jabbed (4th jab next month) and now had covid twice.
First time I ended up being admitted into hospital with complications. Second time, a fortnight or so ago, I had an antiviral infusion to try to reduce the risk of becoming more ill.

I was fairly protected in the two lockdowns as worked from home, due to being CV and my specific role at work. But worked back in school between and after those times.

I was initially concerned but actually going back to school forced me to confront that quickly and sharply. There was no social distancing, I real ventilation and no masks. Despite being vulnerable I was working across the school, with small children at very close quarters.

I was surprised at how ill I was first time round and was off work for a while. I went back to then have a lockdown again quickly after. I have been diagnosed with long covid and have ongoing issues 15 months later.

When I returned I felt fairly 'safe' as I'd had my first jab and had had covid. At that point few people had it twice really and the numbers seemed much lower. I caught it again recently, most likely from school again, when we had a huge outbreak. Again I was working across all classes in an older over-crowded school, so no protection bar my vaccines.

I was poorly this time too, but the antivirals helped to reduce the risk of more serious illness. I didn't have the same complication as last time, probably due to the amount of medication I'm now on to keep it stable. I was surprised at how poorly I was and that now, two weeks later I'm still shattered. I'm back at work but really feel like I'm dragging myself through the week, and by 4pm most days I'm home, in PJs and needing to just sit. One more week til half term - yeah!

So, I'm not anxious and scared as I've done all I can realistically, and I've still caught it twice. Whilst I've not been well, this time was improved. I suspect the vaccines and the antivirals played a big part in that. I'll have my next jab in a month, to up my defences. I now know I am definitely eligible for antivirals and how to get them as soon as possible. So no, if it happens again then it happens again. No point worrying myself about it day to day when there's little more I can do about it anyway.

CovidCurious · 03/02/2022 17:43

I got Omicron (I assume) despite being triple jabbed. It was much rougher than I expected though I can hardly claim to have been seriously ill. It was debilitating and, over a month on, I am still not 100%.

It has not really changed my attitude. I didn't want it and I don't want it again. I am living my life but most of the things I do are not particularly high risk so I'm carrying on as normal.

PuzzledObserver · 03/02/2022 21:43

I was quite concerned about it early on as I have several risk factors, in fact I was in the cohort that was told in February last year that I should be shielding.

I caught Covid at the very end of 2020, was very tired but not desperately ill. Yes, it took the fear away. I still respected the rules, but was no longer scared of catching it myself. Especially since having the vaccine.

Wizzbangfizz · 03/02/2022 22:54

Never been worried about it, never tested apart from to go on holiday on 2021. Never had shopping delivered or wiped it down etc...

Had it oct 2021 - alongside youngest dc who had no symptoms - only tested due to losing sense of smell entirely (still not back - wander if hang counts as long covid ) but covid itself total none event bar some unusual tiredness. Wasn't unwell and cancelled leave I had that week and went back to work (from home) due to utter boredom.

Dentistsinthefreemarket · 03/02/2022 22:59

We are all unvaccinated in the house

Why not though?

slaybell · 03/02/2022 23:01

Yes definitely.

I had it before vaccines and it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be (for me, I know people's experience can differ greatly).

I know I can get it again but much more relaxed now knowing that a. It wasn't that bad and b. I'm now jabbed and boosted and omicron is milder than whatever strain I had (I think it was the Kent one)

Notsandwiches · 03/02/2022 23:19

I had it in January and had no symptoms. I only tested because my kids tested positive on their first day back at school. I'm not vaccinated and won't be getting vaccinated. However, I am fastidious about hand washing. I no longer routinely wear a mask but did so today when taking my daughter to A&E. I think we have to live with it.

whatsagoodusername · 03/02/2022 23:51

We all had it over Christmas and are massively more relaxed at the moment. Crowds had been stressful, not so much anymore. We went to the theatre last week, wandered aimlessly through the West End, and it was just like 2019 again. Best day in years probably.

We still wear masks, but they don't bother us. DH has been on two overseas business trips, we're off on holiday, I'm off on a trip to visit family in the US - all booked in post-Covid relaxation.

I don't expect it will last. We're triple jabbed though and now natural immunity as well, so we are enjoying it for now.

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