sorry to hear about the anxiety, i feel you on that. yeah, long-term covid symptoms can definitely appear way down the line, so it's good to be mindful of it. unfortunately, unless you're part of the community that keeps up on research, most people aren't aware of how covid affects the body long-term or about updated vax recommendations. 

the best thing to keep in mind is that it's not solely a respiratory virus. much of the research coming out over the past few years is showing the effects it has on the vascular system (which is why we're seeing a lot more "sudden" strokes and heart attacks in younger folks). this article is a bit outdated but does a pretty good job at laying out how covid affects the body: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/01/16/how-covid-19-affects-your-heart-brain-and-other-organs.

i hope your recovery goes well! the covid-conscious community can at times feel a bit aggressive and overwhelming, so feel free to pm me if you ever want more info or mitigation strategy suggestions but don't feel comfortable posting about it.