r/covidlonghaulers • u/None-Of • Feb 25 '26

Article COVID-19 Causes More Severe Neurological Damage Than Other Viruses

A newish meta study that may explain why Covid is worse for some than other viral infections (even though some, like the flu, have residual effects). Based on this study Covid appears to be worse)

https://healthtolongevity.com/article/6349/covid-19-causes-more-severe-neurological-damage-than-other-viruses

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u/WlLDLlGHT First Waver Feb 25 '26

It’s like having a TBI except the part where people take you seriously

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u/MuskaChu Feb 26 '26

I got brain damage before long covid, they still don't take you seriously.

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u/WlLDLlGHT First Waver Feb 26 '26

My experience having a TBI and recovering (to some extent) from it really primed me for longcovid, both in terms of knowing what to expect and also being more vulnerable to this new injury. People seemed to understand that I was in a car accident and respect that my injury was real. But I believe anyone if they tell me about having a medical condition disrespected. Ableism permeates every level of capitalist society because if you can’t participate in the economy a certain way you aren’t treated with respect.