Updated March 2022
As the world tries to recover from COVID here are my thoughts...
It's NOT about COVID anymore and it hasn't been for me for a LONG time now. What do I mean by that? I mean that we shouldn't have to be told by the government to stay home when sick, we shouldn't need to CONSTANTLY remind people to stay away when sick....for me this is about RESPECTING other's health.
If you're sick stay home as much as possible, don't go to social events, avoid elderly or immune compromised loved ones.
But, with saying this please don't forget about your elderly or immune compromised loved ones.....these last 2+ years have been INCREDIBLY lonely as most people around me have been able to live fairly social lives. For them I am glad, but I'd be lying if I said I haven't been hurt being left behind and like not many are making an effort to SAFELY be around.
It would be nice to not have to worry about my health as much as I do and just go on with life like everyone would like to but for me, this isn't about COVID, it's about staying healthy in general!
Am I scared of it?
Yes and no! I'm not running around stocking up on unnecessary toilet paper and other non-essentials. I am however limiting my exposure to those who have been travelling. My reasons for this are not just because I have MS, my reasons for this are very simple, I catch EVERYTHING!! I've had the norwalk virus while pregnant, I've had h1n1 twice, multiple rounds of bronchitis, mono more than once, the list could go on forever but you get the point! If I can catch it I probably will!!
What am I doing to protect me and my family?
My family and I are basically doing everything we would normally do. We're making sure to wash our hands when we come home, the boys have hand sanitizer with them at school for those times when washing your hands isn't possible, and we're reminding friends/family that if they aren't feeling well that they need to stay away. The biggest change for us is the rescheduling of Easter and April birthdays. We have family that will be travelling right before so to be cautious we have decided to celebrate Easter and April birthdays before they all leave.
Why do I want to avoid getting sick, besides the obvious?!
Obviously nobody wants to get sick, but for some getting sick is more than just a minor inconvenience. The last time I got sick I was down for days, I ended up at the doctor for help and my husband missed more than a day of work to take care of me. I was not well enough to be left home alone as I could not even walk to the bathroom without help. I don't want to get sick for many reasons, here are the main ones
-I don't want to lose my ability to walk again (this happens to me more than you might think)
-I don't want a relapse that could potentially cause more symptoms for me to deal with daily
-I don't want my husband to have to take care of me, I don't want to be a burden!!
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| Please, if you're feeling unwell or have been travelling, keep your distance! |
Since being diagnosed almost 3 years ago I have made it a point of not being around people who are under the weather. I'm asking family and friends that if they are unwell to at least make me aware so I can make an informed decision on whether or not to attend an event. Right now I'm also asking people to please let me know if they have recently traveled. Other than that I don't really expect much from those around me.
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