Emotional Impact
The experience of having COVID-19 can be very frightening and affects people in different ways. It is understandable that suffering from ongoing symptoms months after contracting the virus can have an impact on your mental health which can in turn make your physical symptoms harder to manage.
If you have been feeling low for more than 2 weeks or are concerned about your symptoms, please speak to your GP.
Phone 111 if you’re feeling distressed, in a state of despair, thoughts of self-harm, suicidal or in need of emotional support.
If you are experiencing a new onset of symptoms or confusion speak to your GP.
There are a range of resources below to help with self-management.
Long COVID: Anxiety | Long-term effects of COVID-19 (nhsinform.scot)
Long COVID & Me Podcast, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, Episode 3
Emotional Impact of Long Covid - C19-YRS.me
Managing emotions and feelings - C19-YRS.me
Published: 02/05/2024 09:40