S5E11: “Strategies for Managing Social Gatherings “
Keywords: Long COVID, social gatherings, wedding experience, coping strategies, acceptance, hearing difficulties, energy management, social anxiety, personal reflections, health challenges
Summary: In this episode of Long Covid Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her experiences attending a family wedding while managing the challenges of Long COVID. She discusses the strategies she employed to navigate social situations, the difficulties she faced with hearing and energy levels, and the importance of acceptance in her journey. Katherine reflects on her interactions during the wedding and a birthday celebration, emphasizing the need for self-compassion and practical strategies for coping with social gatherings.
Takeaways:
- I used a wheelchair at the airport to minimize effort.
- The wedding was beautiful, but I struggled with hearing.
- Forgetting my earplugs made the reception challenging.
- Social interactions can be draining with Long COVID.
- I felt embarrassed and frustrated at the reception.
- We had to leave early, which made me sad.
- I experienced tremors, which was a new symptom.
- Acceptance of my current reality is important.
- I appreciate the small victories in my health journey.
- Planning ahead for social events can help manage energy.
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