Guess Who Had COVID-19 🙋🏾‍♀️

Hello World!

So my title is exactly what it sounds like......I had COVID-19.

A little background, I had two family members test positive for COVID and as a precaution, I took a COVID test as well. I took the test on December 24th and found out on the 27th that I tested positive. I was in shock because I literally do everything right. I always wear a mask when I go out, I never touch my face unless my hands have been washed or sanitized. I stay at home as often as I can. I FaceTime and Zoom friends instead of seeing them in person. Why? Because I know this is a pandemic and this is no laughing matter. I was also frustrated and honestly still am. I see people going out to bars, going to cities to party, going to other countries for fun and here I am with COVID. Now, I don't wish this upon anyone but if anyone in my household had to get it, I'm glad it's me.

Here's a play by play of how my isolation went.

Day One -Day Three: No symptoms were shown, still awaiting test results

Day Four: Feeling tired and had a headache

Day Five: Still tired and still had a headache

Day Six: Less Tired no headache

Day Seven: Feeling fine no headache

Day Eight: Feeling fine no headache

Day Nine: Feeling fine no headache

Day Ten: Feeling fine no headache

I think the one thing they don't really talk about when it comes to this disease is the toll the isolation takes on your mental health. I live at home with my family so it's not like I could avoid seeing them. I can hear their day to day activities while I am in my room alone. I only leave to use the bathroom and then it's back to my room. I feel like Rapunzel, I'm in a tower watching life go by. Everyone is scared to be around you (rightfully so since everyone in my house is immunocompromised). The thing is I did everything right as I stated above. If I had gone to let's say Atlanta or Miami for the weekend and this happened I would understand, but doing nothing? And when I say nothing I mean going to the grocery store, getting take out occasionally, visiting my grandparents, and helping them move houses, and that's honestly it. I think I went to eat in a restaurant twice, and that's it. I know I sound like a hypocrite, but my feelings are real and valid.

I guess I am frustrated. Simple as that. I have some clarity and have learned that even when I am stir-crazy I can still enjoy my own company. I think that is such a beautiful thing. Anywho I think that's it. Thank you for you love, support, and concern. I promise to keep you all updated as I go.

Another day as an adult (who had COVID-19).......damn,

Tasha