Participant 12
Key
Story
Body Posture: On my body map, I stood up straight, trying not to be sad and despondent. I'm terrified of what lies ahead in my life.
Marks on or under the skin: On my body map, I depicted the soothing lakes in order to stop coughing at all hours of the day and night. My body's persistent ailments are still present. According to my doctor, this might last the rest of my life. All of the symbols represent the emotional and physical suffering I'm going through.
Color: My body map's colors suggest a great deal of despair and suffering. Purple is the color of love, and it helped me feel better. The color yellow was associated with sadness, and I had been particularly depressed. To me, red represents anguish, which I experience when on COVID. I felt hopeful when I saw the color blue. The color green made me happy in some way. Orange provided me with a sense of security. I enjoyed creating the body map and am delighted I was able to depict my emotions in colors.
Shapes: The heart, which symbolized being loved, was one of the forms I had to use to describe my sentiments. A candle that is kept burning to provide energy, as well as the soothing waves of the ocean. These forms helped me appreciate the life I'm living more and more.
Lines/Textures: One of my symbols that makes me feel at ease is the water. I was able to concentrate and focus on my body map.
Personal Symbol: The ocean, which is so peaceful, and the flickering of a candle were both particular symbols for me. The candle burning encouraged me to be optimistic and have positive energy. Keep the candle burning and lighted for encouragement.
Personal Slogan: Good things will come if you have an open mind. Maintain a cheerful attitude and avoid allowing negativity to take control of your emotions.
Future: So, what do you think is going to happen? Take one day at a time on the path to recovery. What do you believe your final destination will be? My sickness would worsen if I didn't have the assistance, and I would gradually begin to think negatively. What do you see yourself doing in the future? Tying to be as safe as possible is a better path to recovery. Considering what my vision, aim, or desire is my wish is for this to be finished with and for everything to return to normal. What are we striving for? Working towards staying vaccinated and encourage everyone to do the same.
Message to others: Continue with your therapy. Keep yourself safe and positive when you're with people. Please keep your family updated about all that is going on in your head by continuing to chat to a therapist. Please be kind to yourself.
“I've been married for more than ten years. We are a blended family with seven children in total. I've worked in healthcare for almost 30 years. We all did everything we could to be safe, and then COVID came along. Something was awry when I couldn't taste or smell anything. I went to the doctor after feeling tired and was diagnosed with covid. It was a heartbreaking sensation. We kept trying to keep safe, but it was difficult. It was difficult to cope with this condition, and all you wanted to do was pray. This is the first time in my life that I've ever felt like this. It seemed like though I had entered a really dark period in my life. I'm feeling quite alone, and no one seems to be able to assist me. I felt imprisoned as the walls closed in around me. I started seeing a therapist in the hopes that it would help, but it didn't. I couldn't modify my way of thinking since my head was so negative. It wasn't until I started talking to other people that I realized I wasn't alone anymore. I'm grateful to God for putting people into my life who have been so helpful. My family maintained their faith in me and refused to let me quit up. I appreciate all of my encouraging remarks” - COVID Long Hauler