I was enjoying this read very much and thinking, “this would fit right into my upcoming post,” when I came across my own name mentioned. Mutual admiration society, doc. Thank you for the sanity check (long COVID edition) and for including me in such esteemed company.
Sorry about the above comment as felt this was a nice other viewpoint… a calming one and one for those of us recovering from long covid and managing my other rare illnesses. EDS Mastcell …
I need to take care of myself more and I do panick as part of my POTS going haywire on me.
My PCP recommended Dr Khan & Subatack (she's on here tooo, Dr Dwana Bush, highly recommend, been my LC savior for over 4 yrs) gingerly warning me that while audible is available, screens are involved, whether on my phone or ipad. My first & still most prominent atypical LC symptom is trigeminal neuralgia & biggest pain trigger is looking at any kind of screen. Listening to this article was like being lost in space unable to figure out how to move in no atmosphere until finally an unknown object floated close enuf I could grab it (At this point I didn't care & wasn't afraid of what it was, I just needed an anchor, something to hold onto) & mercifully it was safe & comforting & came with instructions & even offered empathetic warmth & the seedling that I might survive. And even grow. Having just been forced to retire from a job I love (all medical leave used up) right after an election nitemare, focus vanishes & fear of the unknown on all fronts swallows me. Now I feel like I can live in the belly of whatever it is & maybe even take time to do a little decorating. Here's a second THANK YOU 💞
I love all of your writing, but this is truly my favorite. I physically and mentally felt better after the read, continue to reread it and think about it. I found you via Amy,,,,,the first person I ever followed on Substack, you are both wonderful and I am thankful for you both. I forwarded this to many friends, with and without health problems, because so many people could benefit from your advice and outlook. Thank you!
Ah. Your name says it all. Patriarchal Bullshit. YOU won’t have too much trouble under the next government. I will get targeted and suffer all Toxicity Donald dredges up. Becky, both girls and boys are indoctrinated inside Patriarchy. Usually under Religion, too. The two systems of control those “institutions” use are hatred of women and children. Misogyny and Misopedia. I’M a SCREAMING! Anthropologist. You will suffer Under Donald. Physically. Emotionally. Mentally. The good doctor is lying to you and possibly himself.
Those are some big feelings. I'm not writing as someone with the safety nets or disinterest you assume I have. You are correct I will suffer, and I have suffered. I will meet that suffering as I always have, with courage and allies...and by getting my shit together, which is what I'm trying to do. Be well, Stephanie.
Hmmm, is this a test for Dr Khan’s readers and supporters to see how quickly we can let something go and not let it bring us down? I’m thinking of her writing now and still feel good.
I was enjoying this read very much and thinking, “this would fit right into my upcoming post,” when I came across my own name mentioned. Mutual admiration society, doc. Thank you for the sanity check (long COVID edition) and for including me in such esteemed company.
It’s giving community!!!!
This is a really beautiful message and one I particularly needed to hear today. Thank you, Zeest! <3
Sorry about the above comment as felt this was a nice other viewpoint… a calming one and one for those of us recovering from long covid and managing my other rare illnesses. EDS Mastcell …
I need to take care of myself more and I do panick as part of my POTS going haywire on me.
Thank you for this calming message
I got so much wisdom from your essay/ thank you so very much.
Thank you
My PCP recommended Dr Khan & Subatack (she's on here tooo, Dr Dwana Bush, highly recommend, been my LC savior for over 4 yrs) gingerly warning me that while audible is available, screens are involved, whether on my phone or ipad. My first & still most prominent atypical LC symptom is trigeminal neuralgia & biggest pain trigger is looking at any kind of screen. Listening to this article was like being lost in space unable to figure out how to move in no atmosphere until finally an unknown object floated close enuf I could grab it (At this point I didn't care & wasn't afraid of what it was, I just needed an anchor, something to hold onto) & mercifully it was safe & comforting & came with instructions & even offered empathetic warmth & the seedling that I might survive. And even grow. Having just been forced to retire from a job I love (all medical leave used up) right after an election nitemare, focus vanishes & fear of the unknown on all fronts swallows me. Now I feel like I can live in the belly of whatever it is & maybe even take time to do a little decorating. Here's a second THANK YOU 💞
I love all of your writing, but this is truly my favorite. I physically and mentally felt better after the read, continue to reread it and think about it. I found you via Amy,,,,,the first person I ever followed on Substack, you are both wonderful and I am thankful for you both. I forwarded this to many friends, with and without health problems, because so many people could benefit from your advice and outlook. Thank you!
Ah. Your name says it all. Patriarchal Bullshit. YOU won’t have too much trouble under the next government. I will get targeted and suffer all Toxicity Donald dredges up. Becky, both girls and boys are indoctrinated inside Patriarchy. Usually under Religion, too. The two systems of control those “institutions” use are hatred of women and children. Misogyny and Misopedia. I’M a SCREAMING! Anthropologist. You will suffer Under Donald. Physically. Emotionally. Mentally. The good doctor is lying to you and possibly himself.
Those are some big feelings. I'm not writing as someone with the safety nets or disinterest you assume I have. You are correct I will suffer, and I have suffered. I will meet that suffering as I always have, with courage and allies...and by getting my shit together, which is what I'm trying to do. Be well, Stephanie.
Long Covid, MD is managed by Dr Zeest Khan, a physician making sense of her own Long COVID symptoms and helping others do the same.
I mean you could have taken a few seconds to check what gender Zeest is .. it feels like you just barfed all over your keyboard.
Hmmm, is this a test for Dr Khan’s readers and supporters to see how quickly we can let something go and not let it bring us down? I’m thinking of her writing now and still feel good.
Yikes. I hope you get the help you need sweetie.