Long Covid worries haunt even the fully vaccinated

[snoop1130]

A Covid-19 patient sits while waiting to be admitted to a field hospital in HCMC's Thu Duc City, July 7, 2020. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa

 

Many people including those who are fully vaccinated are less worried about getting infected with Covid-19 than having to suffer its long-term complications.

 

Thuy Linh, who's eight months pregnant, only goes out of the house to have her designated health checks. Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District, where she lives, is now designated as a high coronavirus risk area.

 

Fully vaccinated Linh says she is not afraid of Covid-19, but about what comes after.

 

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[connda]

You can worry about long-Dengue too.  I've had it.  Lasted almost two years.  And a second bout of Dengue has the potential to kill you.
However?
Do I obsess about catching Dengue, or long Dengue?  No I don't.  That sort of obsessive thinking should be referred to a mental health care professional as it is as sign of pathology.  Fearful obsessions about diseases are not normal behavior.

Nor do I obsess about catching Covid, the flu, common cold or a host of other aliments with the potential to wreak your life.  Why?  That sort of obsession is hypochondria.  That will wreak your life too.
Those who are obsessing about long Covid or Covid in general.  Make an appointment with a mental health care professional.  You probably need professional assistance to deal with your fear.

Edited January 6, 2022 by connda

[BritManToo]

5 minutes ago, connda said:

You can worry about long-Dengue too.  I've had it.  Lasted almost two years.  And a second bout of Dengue has the potential to kill you.

I had long broken ankle, that took 4-6 years to stop hurting.

As for COVID, I'm vaccinated, it can't hurt me (unless 'they' lied and the vaccine doesn't work).

Edited January 6, 2022 by BritManToo