The personal essay below was written by a 29-year-old female who lives in Brooklyn and is recovering from COVID-19.
I’m a confirmedCOVID-19case in New York City, having just recovered after spending fourteen days in quarantine.
When I started to exhibit symptoms, I assumed it was just the flu.
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I immediately called my primary care doctor and told them about my concerns.
Along with the typical COVID-19 symptoms, I also noticed a change in my appetite.
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In fact, after fourteen days, I’ve only managed to drink one cup!
I was lucky enough to have a mild case, so my symptoms weren’t that bad.
What burdened me most was not knowing if I had spread it to anyone.
It was the anxiety, guilt, and worry that inevitably comes with having coronavirus.
Take a safe, daily walk outside for a change in scenery.
And, most importantly, stay hopeful, because this will not last forever.
My best advice?
Call your doctor if you think you’re exhibiting symptoms.
I suggest you continue to quarantine at home for fourteen days.
It’s the right thing to do to protect others from getting sick as well.
Just remember, we’re all in this together.
