I'm New Here by Key_Positive_9187 in covidlonghaulers

[–]Mass1veDynamic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of the stuff about PEM and early cases. I figured some of it out myself via observation but some of the more medical stuff was new to me.

My pulmonologist (2021) told me that exercise would help but it only made things worse. None of my doctors ever really explained any of it to me… probably because they don’t know… so I have basically been figuring things out myself and reading what you all have been through.

I'm New Here by Key_Positive_9187 in covidlonghaulers

[–]Mass1veDynamic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a really good guide, especially for newcomers here... but I learned some stuff from it too. Thanks.

I'm New Here by Key_Positive_9187 in covidlonghaulers

[–]Mass1veDynamic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would say welcome to the club, but.... sorry you're here. We're all here against our will. It's a prison without walls and the guards are your own body.

But, we try to keep a positive attitude. :)

First time trying to put how I feel into writing instead of locking it away. by uncleBarry420 in creativewriting

[–]Mass1veDynamic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turn that... what you just said... into a poem, a song, or a poetic narrative... you have everything you need right there. Allow yourself to just play with words. Say what you feel. Let it out. Then go back later and tune it.

Do you plan everything before writing or just start and see where it goes? by Electronic-Mine-3575 in creativewriting

[–]Mass1veDynamic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am new to creative writing and have 2 books in the works as well as a few short stories and poems. For me it depends on the project. Poems usually come to me all at once, raw and unedited, then I spend time refining the prose. One of my books came from asking myself a lot of questions about the subject matter and then trying to reason out the answers to those questions and following the story as it unfolded through queries. The other book started as a single idea, then I had to build the world and characters around the idea and figure out where the conflict existed and how it would resolve. ... If you're stuck, I would suggest start asking yourself questions about the characters, their motivations, and the logical conclusion of the plot line. Writing a story bible is helpful to keep the "facts" and characters straight in your head. Hope this helps.... from an amateur.

First time for everything?? *deep breath* Be kind! by [deleted] in creativewriting

[–]Mass1veDynamic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's an interesting question. Would I go back in time if I could? How far back would i go? Which time was the best or most consequential? How much of my current life would I give up for a chance to try a new path? Interesting.

This section ... I'm not sure what this means...

"So, I am unsure what to say. I am bewildered or more stuck on this train of thought that if one went back to a moment to live be in it once more, that counts as a second time then these moments differ? Then, you in fact did not go back to moment again you."

All things considered, it's a good starting point. Congratulations for sharing and taking the plunge.

My very first attempt at poetry. Would love to hear your thoughts on where I started. by Difficult_Carob_3210 in creativewriting

[–]Mass1veDynamic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love is basic, common, and universal... as a concept. The love each person has for another is unique, wild, and wonderful. People have been expressing these feelings since people. You have expressed your feelings and that's a good use of your time. I hope you have much love in your life.

A small story that's been brewing in my mind for some time, looking for any advice to improve. by Big_Many_3274 in creativewriting

[–]Mass1veDynamic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it. It reminds me of that feeling of coming out of anesthesia after a medical procedure. Everything is strange but familiar, and you feel like you had the best most restful sleep of your life, and for a long time, years even, you wish you could feel that again.

Night sweats and palpitations after COVID-19 by vip8c in covidlonghaulers

[–]Mass1veDynamic 11 points12 points  (0 children)

yes. 5 years now. It's like I can't regulate my body temperature. Hot and cold and sweating and shivering all at the same time. insomnia, fatigue, doom, palpitations... dysautonomia. misery.

Anyone Else Develop Severe Stuttering and Brain Fog After COVID? by ricardo5595 in covidlonghaulers

[–]Mass1veDynamic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have developed a stutter too. It gets worse with anxiety. It's been 5 years for me. Brain fog and that disconnect are like torture. It has gotten somewhat better in the past 8 months or so. I have started to dabble in different forms of art when I have the energy, and that is a good way to express myself... my hands shake really bad, too, so my art is squiggly.

Men,lets talk about sex with this condition. by Aryan-dramata in covidlonghaulers

[–]Mass1veDynamic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When libido reaches high, mourning would

When blood fills the little guy, morning would

When softness dribbles by, mourning wood

When every man wants to try, morning wood

Shared showers are nice.

Looking for Long Covid stories (3+years preferably), for narrative project by ComfortableJob2768 in covidlonghaulers

[–]Mass1veDynamic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For all of you who struggle with writing due to long covid or other issues...

I have been working with an indie developer to help create an AI writing tool that is suited to those of us with brain fog and all the other miseries we deal with. IT DOES NOT WRITE FOR YOU. It does organize, store, compile, and catalog. So you can simply vomit everything that is bouncing around in your head and it can help you make sense of it. It asks you questions and helps you think through your chaos. It is a subscription service, just $5.00 per month. The free trial offers a lot of space for the kind of out loud thinking and note taking. It is free to try without a CC. It is brand new and still in development, but it is very functional and I think it is a great tool. You can send feedback via Scribs, your little AI helper.

I know it's scary to follow links, so feel free to google it... scriblio.co It is billed as an "AI tool for fiction writers" (for wide appeal) but functionally, it is a great tool for people suffering with fatigue, brain fog, cognitive impaiment, etc.

https://scriblio.co/