Sigh, some people still seem to be bumping up against the paywall for this piece despite my understanding that it would be free to read for 24 hours.
Look, if anyone with Long COVID or ME/CFS needs to read it and cannot, email [email protected] and I'll personally send you a copy.
Look, if anyone with Long COVID or ME/CFS needs to read it and cannot, email [email protected] and I'll personally send you a copy.
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I explain my own LC/CFS with a spider analogy. Spiders are speedy, but they don't have proper circulatory systems. When their cells run out of fuel, the spider just can't move anymore.
That's me now. I move slowly all the time in case I ever need to move fast.
My case is mild, but last year I injured my hand by drawing too much, and was out for SIX WEEKS.
This was beyond next-level. It kind of felt like I needed a two-day break... every day for a month and a half.
It hurt *all the time*. I couldn't draw, couldn't use the mouse, and could barely use a keyboard.
Infuriatingly, the hand clinic required a handwritten intake form. I filled it out left handed in Sharpie, and made no effort to make it legible.
Also, their care proved useless.
tl;dr - thank you for that article. We need it.
Hi Ed! I loved AN IMMENSE WORLD. So fascinating, and you are such a good writer. I love your prose style ✨
I'm an Atlantic subscriber so no paywall issues.
https://archive.is/yFpFc
People need to learn to manage it by adapting to their new normal. Even though your new normal sucks. You can't power your way through it.