Thank you for writing this article. It’s so important for Covid ‘long haulers’ to rest, especially if their symptoms worsen after exercise or any other physical or cognitive exertion. I wish I realised that my pushing through would make me far worse. Seven years ago this was me… I caught a virus and never recovered

How disappointing it was to find out that decades of misogyny and disease hijacking psychiatrists are part of the reason there are no biomarkers or safe and effective treatments for people with ME/CFS today. Sadly, a percentage of long-Covid patients will also suffer because of this historical prejudice and medical neglect.

While I’m heartbroken a large wave of Covid long haulers might go on to develop this cruel illness – I’m also hopeful. Researchers are closer than ever to finding treatments for ME/CFS. And this COVID pandemic might shed some light into the mysteries of many diseases that develop post viral infections.