jarn Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/28/health/covid-psychosis-mental.html?action=click&module=Top Stories&pgtype=Homepage Not common, but there are appears to be a connection between COVID and people ("older"...I doth protest that these people are older, being in that age range myself) developing psychosis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 I saw that article, too. I’m not clear on the age range it’s supposed to affect; the article sort made it seem like anyone over thirty, which frankly is most people who’ve gotten sick anyway. Missed out on this effect, but still impacted every day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarn Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 I found that a bit odd, personally - it seemed to suggest if you developed psychosis under 30 (you're schizophrenic) or over 60 (you have dementia), but if you're in that in between range, it is a COVID side effect. I'm simplifying, of course. And I read it earlier today, cognitive impairment, so I'm relying on my sketchy memory lol. It is terrible you're still impacted...you'd think the fucking disease could just fuck off and leave people alone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antecedent Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I hope long covid doesn't turn out to be very long Gearhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 9 hours ago, Antecedent said: I hope long covid doesn't turn out to be very long Gearhead Thank you. I can’t decide if I should write about it here. It’s a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echolocation Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 31 minutes ago, Gearhead said: I can’t decide if I should write about it here. It’s a lot. i'd read it for sure. i can't imagine the extent of the impact it's had on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarn Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 I would also read it Gear...but totally up to you. You're amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antecedent Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Yeah if it would be cathartic to write about it I'd be here to read it, but if you don't think it would help then don't even dream of it, just mind yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiaB Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I would read it too, but agree that you should stay within the boundaries of whatever feels right or most comfortable to you. I am so sorry you're going through this whole shitty thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notloki Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 80%of COVID patients had some kind of neurological effects. https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201005/8-in-10-covid-19-patients-suffer-neurological-symptoms-study-finds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undone Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I'm reading all kinds of stuff about this, now. I'm worried because if a person already has some brain atrophy, and neurological symptoms, this covid atrophy could tip the scales to something like permanent psychosis, or death. It bothers me that they've been describing this as "brain fog" for two years, now. It's brain damage when you have atrophy. It's a serious lifelong problem that can't be repaired. It's not cutesy. When people hear "brain fog", they're not thinking, "can't drive, can't get a job with responsibilities, seeing hallucinations, constant depression/anxiety, can't remember what I was told three times five minutes ago, forgot my mother's birthday, can't feel my legs..." And I can't find any information about special guidelines for people who already have brain atrophy, in the event that they catch covid19. I hope they come out with ideas for how to lessen chances of stroke, peripheral nerve damage, psychosis, etc if you become ill, and already have atrophy. Thanks, jarn, for starting this thread! I'll keep an eye on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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