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this is what long covid feels like [CW: body horror illustration, occasional art nudity]

Symptom: Chronic Migraine

Behind the shape of a human on a bookmark are dozens of tiles with numbers on them. Most of the numbers are from 4-7/10, but there are some 3s and 8s, as well as a few with /s through them . the figure is outlined in red, and their head is hatched in with dark ink lines, which continue down the neck and shoulders. Other areas of the body, especially joints have hatches as well. Almost every day of the calendar behind the figure has a number in it. there is barely any respite.

Symptom: Chronic Migraine
My Neurologist asked me to keep a 1-10 daily pain scale calendar

I loathe the 1-10 pain scale, but if keeping it will help communicate the severity and frequency of my suffering, i shall comply.

Don’t want this hell? Wear your N95s or comparable respirators (masks). Yes, you!

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2 Comments

  1. y🍉mpsuit August 16, 2025

    @illmarks this was a phenomenal timeline pairing with the next item down

  2. Shantell Powell August 16, 2025

    @illmarks the number chart makes no logical sense to me. I don't think it makes to anyone who experiences chronic pain.

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