re: No such thing as ‘long COVID,’ health agency says in shock claim: ‘Unnecessary fear’

My experience with "long covid" is the effect it had, and still has, albeit not as extreme as at first, is on my memory.

During the first month I had a difficult time thinking and speaking cognitively. It hurt to think as my brain could not come up with names, details and specifications that previously I could express with no problem. By 1:00 pm every day, I could not think about projects or answer emails because it actually hurt to think as it felt like my brain would swell from trying too hard to think clearly. I contacted my doctor multiple times in panic that I wouldn't return to normal.

I've had bad colds before. This was nothing like a bad cold. It's been six months and the effect on my memory still lingers and worried me. I never had memory issues with a cold or flu.

I don't care what it's called, but it is definitely NOT a cold virus as per usual.