Personal Experiences with Long COVID

Long COVID presents a series of challenges that vary from person to person, as illustrated by the author's account of their struggle with the condition. Initially unrecognized, the transition from what felt like a common flu to severe breathing difficulties highlights the often unpredictable nature of COVID-19. The author's chilling experience in the hospital, where they faced immediate life-threatening symptoms, culminated in a 40-day induced coma. Upon awakening, they encountered a new reality marked by significant physical and neurological impairments, which makes it difficult to differentiate between post-ICU recovery and long COVID symptoms.