281 - My experience of having Covid and what it taught me

<p>My first podcast for 2022 is a solo episode. As I am recording this podcast, it is day 15 of my Covid journey and I'm still on the road to recovery.</p> <p>In this episode, I will talk about the raw, vulnerable, and uncut story of my Covid experience.</p> <p>I will highlight two important aspects around Covid:</p> <p>1. The <strong>physical</strong> aspects, from my experience.</p> <ul> <li>How I started acquiring Covid symptoms and the shock I felt once I got the positive test result.</li> <li>Worrying about potential exposure to the virus of loved ones and people I came in contact with (hotel and hospital staff, driver, other passengers).</li> <li>The frequent trips to the hospital due to difficulty in breathing and fluctuating oxygen levels<br /> Physical symptoms I had (from body aches and chills to brain fog).</li> </ul> <p>2. The <strong>psychological</strong> aspects, from my perspective.</p> <ul> <li>The effect on mental health due to isolation.</li> <li>The trauma, stress, and embarrassment that can be too much to handle.</li> <li>The fear of dying and leaving your loved ones behind.</li> <li>Disruption of future plans.</li> <li>The loneliness one can feel while in isolation as one can feel cut off from the rest of the world.</li> <li>The importance of having a loving and supporting group that prays for your recovery and overall well-being.</li> </ul> <p>Getting Covid has given me a lot of time to reflect on what's important, and having an attitude of gratitude despite life's setbacks is very important. It will only get better from here.</p> <p>Sending you lots of love.</p> <p>Julia xx</p> <div><strong>Links mentioned in the episode:</strong> </div> <div> </div> <div>Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe <a href= "https://www.subscribepage.com/thrivetribe_waitlist" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>. </div> <div> <p>Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – <a href= "https://www.subscribepage.com/13sing