Melissa
2 years since diagnosis
Age at interview: 45
Melissa has been suffering from long-term symptoms, such as low energy, hair loss, shortness of breath and body aches, after having COVID during the first wave of the pandemic. Living with long-COVID has been difficult for Melissa because she also suffers from pre-existing conditions that continue to flare-up and being isolated at home for much of the pandemic in itself is challenging. She relies on family to help her with daily tasks and hopes that her symptoms will get better with time so she can feel more like herself again. In the meantime, she has been spending time learning about topics of interest to her, such as mental health, and hopes that resources will be available to individuals whose mental health may be greatly affected by the long-COVID experience.