The article discusses the persistent struggles faced by individuals suffering from long COVID, highlighting that societal attention has diminished while access to adequate medical care has worsened. The author shares a personal account of debilitating symptoms, including severe migraines and a dysregulated mood, illustrating the profound impact of the disease on daily life. Despite advances in understanding long COVID, many healthcare providers lack the knowledge and resources to properly diagnose and treat patients. A significant gap in medical care remains, emphasizing the urgent need for increased awareness and better access to clinics.
‘Long COVID can dysregulate mood and has been linked with depression... it hijacked my stress-response system, leaving my body in a constant state of alarm.’
‘Researchers know more about long COVID than they once did, but it is still hard to define.’
‘Less than half of doctors know how to diagnose long COVID and even fewer-28 percent-report knowing how to treat it.’
‘Access to clinics has only gotten patchier as attention to the disease has faded.’
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