The Truth About My First Covid-19 Experience (2024)

[@BuddhaGBahia]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I've seen a lot of people share their Covid experiences on tiktok but less on youtube so this was a good find. It's a couple months later and we now know that we're in the worst summer surge since the pandemic started at least in the U.S. I hope you're feeling better and don't have any lingering symptoms.

[@DerekChaiMedia]

Hey, I hope you're safe. I have read a lot about the surge in the US, but it's like hardly anybody cares. You know, we can still live our lives freely but at the same time, protect those who are at high risk of getting really sick if they catch it, but many choose not to worry about that, which is the main thing that makes me sad. I'm physically mostly better. I still get really cold from time to time, but there's just something persisting that I can't really explain. It's like something is different, but more mentally than anything. Take care.

[@TheMallyjoe]

@@BuddhaGBahia True it is contagious. Where I work we have had about10 people come down with it. Including myself . I’ve been out about 2 weeks still tired with a cough.

[@Kari0000Kari]

Sorry to hear. It's incredibly hard to navigate it after all these years and so many still not understanding the risks.

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@@Kari0000Kari not many people care anymore. I kind see any reason why it’s good to catch any virus multiple times. Especially the risk of long COVID etc. hope you’re well

[@JillGrant-e7f]

Personally I wouldn't stay isolated in my bedroom if I got covid - I would be sitting out in the garden as much as possible and getting plenty of vitamin D. You could tell your family to just keep their distance from you. It would be far better for your mental health.

[@DerekChaiMedia]

You’re right. I could have actually climbed out the bedroom window also. Wasn’t really thinking straight at the time.

[@JillGrant-e7f]

@@DerekChaiMedia I do understand. You might like to see Dr Bryan Ardis' video on using Nicotine patches prophylactically to prevent another bout of covid. I use them also. Stay well :)

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@user-lp1vf3hs1i you stay well too….

[@carflexee]

Just take a vitamin d supplement if you want. Vitamin D does nothing to fight the virus, it can just reduce the inflammatory cascade in your body that leads to ARDS

[@wortelsorbet]

Yes, that would also be my recommendation. Go to the garden or the park and wear a mask until the point where you can be at some distance to other people.

[@karenkaren3189]

I have had all my shots and will get the new one when it’s available Have had only one very mild case of Covid 2 years ago Hope you feel better soon

[@DerekChaiMedia]

Thanks. I got off pretty lightly compared to what could happen. Definitely don’t want to keep getting it over and over again

[@HaileyPaulson-fw2ub]

And I have never took the so called vax,no covid and immune systems bad.

[@cathydaterra94]

Wishing you a light case with quick recovery 😮

[@DerekChaiMedia]

Thank you. I really appreciate it. By the end of 2 weeks, I was pretty much better. I still feel cold a lot though, but otherwise, I'm Ok. I lost a of weight

[@mrwojna]

Folks. Why is everyone so ok with the fact that we were bio logically attacked by our own go vern ments?

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@@mrwojna what is the basis for this statement?

[@mrwojna]

@@DerekChaiMedia The basis is as follows. This madness was unleashed on the world. It wasn’t a pangolin or bat consommé. This was done to us, and nobody has had to answer for it. Your life was interrupted, mine was when I had it, countless others. I am very angry and I will have justice. Anyway. Glad you’re better, dude. Be well.

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@@mrwojna I also sometimes think that this was no accident or a freak of nature either. And then it got totally out of control. Initially all the governments tried to stop it, pretended they care, and then when it was clear they couldn’t, they turned it around and blamed everyone. This virus continues to cause havoc around the world and has affected every one. I have personal experience of family members who were pretty borderline with their health before and then Covid tipped them over. Not to mention all the social isolation some people have had to deal with. You take care too

[@WS4.0]

I had Covid for only the 2nd time in July last year. Initially felt like a stomach bug. Then a week later developed brain fog, cognitive issues, heart palpitations. It's ruined my life at 25.

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@@WS4.0 I'm so sorry. I've heard this story a lot. I do hope that you are on the mend and that you are starting to get your life back. Take care.

[@kandycandy1]

Well I got it last week too, but I do live on my own. I just worry about my cats. I didn’t have to isolate in my house because I’m the only one here. But man I was miserable for like 3-4 days. Lost my sense of smell. Got a very bad sore throat which I controlled by doing warm water and salt gargles. I also was feeling cold and had body aches and pain. Had a little temp 99-101 but nothing a Tylenol wouldn’t handle. Now I’m just sitting here waiting for my sense of smell to come back

[@DerekChaiMedia]

I hope you feel well soon. The taste and smell took a couple of weeks for me. I know it seems better that you don’t have to isolate because you live alone, but sometimes it’s hard to be alone when you don’t feel well. Hopefully the kitties kept you company and helped you to heal

[@Powitree1]

I had avoided the virus until yesterday...

[@DerekChaiMedia]

I’m sorry to read this. I hope you’re not too bad with it. Wishing you a speedy recovery

[@quietstormaps]

Thanks for sharing. I've been protecting myself too and have been safe but my daughter who lives away just got it after 4 yrs from her son who got it from school. Her son had minor symptoms and was good after a day ir two, but she has been slammed by extreme fatigue, sore body, tightening of chest for a week, but she's getting better. It's not a cold as some may think, and even with a mild case you can experience symptoms weeks or months later. My daughter didn't lose her taste or smell, and from what I read, i told her mot to do anything strenuous for a few months. Glad you're better and i agree with you that people are selfish. Did you get it from work? Do you mask?

[@DerekChaiMedia]

Hi. Yes, it's a good idea that she takes it easy for a little while. Yes, I picked it up from work. Do you know how most of the time you know exactly what you did and how you got it? Well, I mask the whole time except when I eat lunch in the office. That's probably how, and I think it's because it lingers in the air because I don't eat when somebody else is in there. I 100 percent agree with you that this is no mild cold. Things linger, and you don't even know why. Take care of yourself.

[@mbarlev]

Thank you for posting. I am currently sick with covid. This is the 8th day now. Like you, I got 3 jabs and so did my spouse but we also contracted covid exactly 2 years ago (probably Omicron sub variant) and didn;t expect to contract it now. We wouldn;t have tested unless we already had old test kits from back then. An interesting fact to point out is while she got it light i.e. 37.5C fever and already over it expect for some snuffles, I got it worse: fever of 38C to almost 39C for over 3 days, extreme body discomfort like the flu, loss of smell and still test positive...

[@DerekChaiMedia]

I hope you are feeling better. It can be quite unpleasant. Hopefully the fever has broken and that your sense of taste and smell gradually returns. It took over 2 weeks for me. I’m still not sure whether I have some very subtle hints of having had it. Take carr

[@Stopthetroll]

Wishing you all a speedy recovery ❤

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@pugcrazed thank you. Stay well!

[@Stopthetroll]

@@DerekChaiMedia trying, like you said with all that has happened, there are so many inconsiderate idiots out there. I work in a pet store ,and holy crap. Wishing you and your family don't get it again.

[@reese7906]

Like me i have been able to avoid the virus until 3 days ago 😢.

[@DerekChaiMedia]

Im sorry to read this. I hope you’re seeking better 🙏

[@reese7906]

@@DerekChaiMedia I am feeling a tad bit better day by day 😊

[@DerekChaiMedia]

That’s great. I hope this continues. Take care.

[@reese7906]

@@DerekChaiMedia Thank you

[@MarthaJamsa]

I understand what you mean. The vaccines keep us out of the hospital, but do not prevent us from catching Covid. And we can still feel miserable when going through Covid, and the symptoms are different than flu or a cold. Hope you’re feeling better now.

[@tuulavirtanen2920]

Still, four vaccinated friends are in hospital now. . 😢

[@DerekChaiMedia]

I am better thank you. The other problem is that even if you don’t get too sick, long Covid is bad

[@DerekChaiMedia]

The vaccine definitely does not prevent all hospitalisations. I hope they’re recovering

[@putthecandleback9]

Hmm I never had any shots and I've had COVID, once. No hospital stay, not so bad. I feel pretty good about not messing with my immune system. To each their own.

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@@putthecandleback9 It affects everybody differently. I know people who have had lots of issues (including life-threatening ones), no issues (in fact, completely asymptomatic), vax or no vax. My concern is what it does to us in the long-term, and nobody knows because there hasn't been enough time elapsed. I don't personally want to find out. Yes you're right. each to their own. I don't impose my views on others by trolling them online or abusing people in public for their views. As a trained medical professional, I may have different perspective to some, but it's all about being empathetic towards others. As long as they don't harm other people. best wishes

[@quantumthinker3248]

How many jabs did you take?

[@DerekChaiMedia]

3. Our government here has made the decision not to get the latest vaccines that cover the current strains. And they also don’t stop you from catching it either

[@ex8280]

@@DerekChaiMedia It's a crazy thing to trick your body to think your cell is a virus, once the real one comes, they think it's your cells.

[@5955yt]

The problem came out of a lab and so did the solution, Omicron was a LAV...

[@DerekChaiMedia]

A lot of people are thinking this

[@Chrissy-el8gz]

Sitting in sun and rest reduced symptoms but my experience was similar but I got some bronchial symptoms that have relapsed on and off for a month

[@DerekChaiMedia]

A lot of people continue to have symptoms that seem to linger for ages. It’s not just a “cold”. I hope you feel back to normal soon

[@TOPTICKTRADER]

Read up on long covid and avoid the associated risks.

[@DerekChaiMedia]

I know enough about it. I work in a cardiac ward and have seen a lot of patients who shouldn't be having cardiac issues, yet they are. Take care of yourself

[@destinywilliams5763]

Did you take anything to get through it?

[@DerekChaiMedia]

Just the usual. Rest. Paracetamol and multivitamins. I’m not eligible for paxlovid. Lots of time.

[@traianliviudanciu8665]

Did we know at what tissue temperature did SARS COV2 better replicate ? Why ? Because German virologist Christian Drosten indicate that SARS COV2 better replicate at very low tissue temperature 35C( at TWiV 659 at min29)

[@traianliviudanciu8665]

Theoretically higher mucoseal respiratory temperature protect against Covid19. But how can maintain higher mucoseal respiratory temperature If thermogenesis was weakened by different causes ( low thyroid function,age low muscular tonus etc) and If Air temperature decrease even in summer by using conditioning air cooler ? Mask wearing maintain higher mucoseal respiratory temperature,not only stop droplets.

[@traianliviudanciu8665]

In some viral infection chelating substances was used Chelating substances bind to metals and decrease metal levels. If Zn is used by infected virus hyjaked cells to replicate viruses, theoretically must avoid to use Zn supliment If virus infection occur.

[@traianliviudanciu8665]

If SARS COV2 infection occur must avoid antipiretics,even paracetamol Why ?

[@DerekChaiMedia]

I read this somewhere too. It’s so complicated. People are doing so much research but yet can’t find a way to kill this thing

[@traianliviudanciu8665]

@@DerekChaiMedia must avoid cold and exces of medications After SARS COV2 patients some IgM antibody can be , cryoglobuline,,cold agglutinine,, and must avoid to decrease lung temperature. When I used on ambulance warmed oxigen mix at body temperature, oxigen saturation increased more rapidly

[@tuulavirtanen2920]

Are you going to isolate next time ? Meybe in few weeks time . ??

[@DerekChaiMedia]

I’m hoping I don’t get it again

[@valeriefierro4433]

Hows you smell and taste now

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@@valeriefierro4433 taste is pretty much normal. At times I think my smell is still a little reduced but it’s 90+% better

[@JimmyTimmy-wh8dz]

There is flu and common cold..whats the other thing called thats got similar symptoms?

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@@JimmyTimmy-wh8dz apart from Covid? There’s lots but there’s a lot of RSV going around right now also

[@wortelsorbet]

I think acute HIV has very similar symptoms. Polio is often asymptomatic (until it is not).

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@@wortelsorbet And that's why I don't think we should be so relaxed about it

[@LRS80526]

How ever did you survive a cold??? The election infection is ramping up again since we are in an election cycle

[@DerekChaiMedia]

How does this theory apply if I don’t live in the US?

[@TheMallyjoe]

Why do you feel people are irresponsible?

[@DerekChaiMedia]

In terms of this matter, I wish that people cared more about the people around them. Yes people get to choose how much risk they’re willing to take but they also need to consider the welfare of people around them. There are loads of people who don’t want to or can’t afford to get sick and they have a right to live their lives also

[@TheMallyjoe]

I thank they do care.

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@@TheMallyjoe A lot of people do care, but unfortunately there is a proportion that do not. And all they care about is what they can do and their "freedom". Nobody is begrudging anybody for being able to live their lives. It's all about being considerate whilst they go about living their life.

[@wortelsorbet]

@@DerekChaiMedia For me it is mostly the people who will respond aggressively towards my mask. I am accepting that others walk around sick without a mask. With that behavior, they should also accept that I wear an FFP3 mask around them.

[@DerekChaiMedia]

@@wortelsorbet I even get this at work, and I work in a health care facility! People used to get upset when they had to wear a mask, because they claimed that their freedom of choice was being taken away. Yet, now that not a single government in the world cares and there are no more mask requirements, they are being hypocritical and now trying to take away other people's choice of wearing a mask if they choose to do so. That is insane.

[@samgiamarelos4524]

You need a shrink 😅

[@DerekChaiMedia]

I definitely do. It was a fairly unpleasant period and I've still got some minor effects from it. I was locked up by myself long enough that I was analysing everything!

[@lauraelizabethbrown]

Are you being serious? I can't tell.

[@DerekChaiMedia]

Serious about? The whole experience sucked