Mono need help

Hi Christy.

omg, yes, ALL the time, I would describe it as a roller coaster, I have up days and then down days.....you need to go easy on good days so the down days aren't as bad. It's completely soul destroying....I thought I was better in April, then wham, back down.

11 months in and still having those 'dips' but not as bad as the early days.

caroline x

Hi Caroline , 

Yess this sucks omgg. It's so crazy. I heard about people having good and bad days but I never payed attention to it because I never experienced it. With that being said once I felt better yesterday I really thought I was done with this virus 😂. It may sound silly but I think I just experienced my first roller coaster experience with this horrible virus. How long into your recovery process did it take for you to stop having so many bad days ? I know you still have them every now and then but when did life become more stable ? 

Hi Christy,

​Yes, to the above, all the time, At about 6.5 months I started having good days and went back to my normal routine and then in July I had a relapse and am now starting to feel a little better, but had a down day yesterday and part of today. I remember the first time I felt normal for awhile, it was so strange. This virus is miserable, enjoy the good days and rest on the bad days, it is all you can do.

​Just got back from the doctor and she said it is just a very long recovery process and nothing to do but vitamins, coQ10, vitamin C and B vitamins(her recommendation, but always check with your doctor.)

Hi, me and mono seem to be trending along quite similar. It's only really properly in the last  2 months that I have been feeling much better. 

In the early days when I felt bad, it would take me back,to bed for days..now it's much less.

i never thought I would be ill for,this long, it just keeps on going.

i still have really hot legs, I would say that's a symptom I have a lot.

x

Hi Christy,

i have never and do not suffer from depression but this virus definately brings you down with a low depressive mood from time to time. As I'm getting better the low moods are disappearing. I have cried so much too, just for no reason. 

Theres nothing ive done to stay positive, I've just gone through it and waited for it to pass. I have people with me all the time to talk to and support me. I think the worst bit is when you feel better and you know a low will be coming.

im glad to say that these last two months things have got so much better.  Just think, this won't last forever, just deal with now.thats all,I could do.

caroline xx

Hi Caroline, 

Yes I'm the same way as you. I never had depression but since I've been unwell it's hard for me to be happy. And yess ! Whenever I have a good day I feel like a bad one is near that that makes me sad too. But I try to surround myself with positive vibes and people I love 

That's good, remember, it gets better and it's the virus......it may take a while, but it does get better and less xx

Thinking of you guys....I really understand because you don't see much if any progress in how you're feeling it brings on those awful horrible feelings of helplessness and hopelessness which can spiral and bring your mood way down. It's the worst feeling in the world and just want to remind you to hang in there because there IS hope and this WILL go away, even at the darkest moments just remember how you are feeling is temporary and you are doing all you can and it's just a time factor to ride through those difficult moments until things look a bit brighter again.

Really hoping (and still believing) that will happen soon for you Christy, Mono, Caroline.

Craig

Hi Christy,

​That depressed mood is very hard to deal with, it comes and goes as most symptoms of this virus. It will get less and less with time.

Craig you're the best !! Victory is just around the corner for all of us 

Hi christy,

doing loads better recently, glands feel a bit up this morning with sore throat and feeling lethargic but on the whole so much better.

when it's hard to see improvement I did wonder when will I ever get better, will this ever go? So I'm sure it's natural to feel this way. 

But 11 months on and I have definately improved.

x

Hi Christy,

It's natural to have doubts that all the symptoms can be coming from mono....I had so many doubts and concerns during the course of the virus it was unbelievable. It's hard to comprehend that a virus like this can do so many diverse and strange things to the body - but it truly can and I know i don't need to tell you or anyone else here that!!

And just for the record....I have NO DOUBTS that you will make a full recover - even if you doubt yourself don't worry because you are going to get through this and others believe in recovery for you at this time because God knows it's hard and understands what you're going through.

Craig

Christy, yes doubts that one virus could be the case of so many symptoms! I would look up what could be this a symptom of what could that be a symptom of? My stress level elevated higher and higher! That is why I recommend not looking at the internet to give answers to what can be the cause of our symptoms. Once I stopped doing that I felt my stress level decrease. The internet plants seeds of all the possible problems the symptoms could be coming from. The seeds sprout and grow causing us to be consumed with thoughts that we may have something we do not have at all. Once we know others have the same or similar symptoms it helps us realize this virus is capable of producing many issues that will fade away as the body gets the virus under control

You will get well!

Again Jesus has been my refuge and strength! He has brought me to this forum where I have found encouragement and good will from so many!

Thanks Craig for your years of faithfully encouraging those of us who need it so much as we are going through these very difficult times!

Hope you are seeing improvement with your back pain!

May we all gain some good things from

our long painful boxing match with virus! Patience, long suffering, kindness, compassion and a heart constantly filled with gratitude for each ability and improvement as we go forward toward our complete recovery!

Thoughts and Prayers !

Rhonda

Hi Christy,

​I have felt that way many times, starting to improve so I am feeling less that way.

I'm glad you're feeling better. I hope your lethargic feeling lifts soon so you can get back in the swing of things.

Since you're 11 months in , is it safe to say that you'd be able to do some things of your "normal " life. I know everything isn't perfect now but are you able to care for yourself ? And shop by yourself ? Just asking because those things are a little challenging for me right now 

Hi Christy, oh gosh, yessss!!!! I go shopping and have very normal days now, apart from not walking the dog much or exerting myself too much and I always seem to be in bed by at 7 or 8pm, but it's such an improvement. And I do feel normal most of the time! 

Its hard to see the light when your in the darkness, but I promise you, it will happen even if it's so slow you can't really see from day to day, it will get better.xx

Yay !! I'm soo happy for you. And I'm happy about the hope you just gave me !! Seriously I love to hear when people are doing well. We're a community and it really makes me happy for my recovery as well.