Its been almost five years, and Im still waking up in a body I dont recognize.

Ive heard everything from It sounds like your symptoms are psychosomatic, to Have you tried exercising?

As the pandemic raged on, Long Covid remained conspicuously absent from public health messaging.

Washington DC, USA- September 19: Protestors chant outside the White House to call attention to those suffering from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and âlong Covid❠on September 19th, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Protesters outside the White House in 2022Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

People living with Long Covid are alsoat increased riskof dying by suicide.

Everyone with Long Covid with any chronic condition, really isgrieving.

Theres also an element of survivors guilt.