Brain fog is strong, sometimes stronger than this wooden-headed Breton. I forget what day it is... I am not alone. Having a support group such as the Long Covid Podcast is invaluable.
So, okay, this is my life; most of my time is spent doing my physio exercises and resting, then there is not much time for anything properly productive. All I seem to fit in, in addition to the daily task of getting washed and dressed, is the occasional social encounter (2-3 times a month) and about one outing a week to the park down the lane. I feel quite victorious when I manage to clean the floors once in a month, although I do pay for it the next day in the form of sore muscles and joints and this, despite pacing diligently (2mn of housework, 20 mn of rest).
If this is how it is, I shall adapt. I shall, little by little include bigger, more demanding tasks (such as DIY and planning for my future), which I shall carefully plan in chunks of manageable work. If I monitor how each challenge is affecting me and plan the next one accordingly I can meet some challenges and I believe that the more I overcome, the more confident I shall be to continue. I must however be mindful of avoiding the Boom & Crash cycle; I have experienced it in the recent past and the systematic migraine attacks do remind me to Plan & Pace all activities with great care. And so I prioritize and many tasks seem to be spending their lifetime on hold. Ah well, I'll get there eventually. One little crumb at a time...
PS: Forgot to publish this a few weeks ago! 😯
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