Hello everyone! I'm a long time lurker (almost 10 years) and i have to say that this site has got me through some very difficult times. I would say that HA has ruined what should have been some of the best years of my life and you've all helped me so much though that. The reason i am finally posting is because I've just tested positive for covid,whcih like a lot of people with HA- is a living hell. I'm hoping that this will be a place to vent and also get some reassurance along the way! If I can reassure anyone else in the process, I would start by saying that i am the most neurotic person and the thought of catching this had reduced me to literally throw up through panic. However, now that i have it, it's not what i expected. Im on day 3 of symptoms (5/6 of exposure) and i feel unwell but not the worst ive ever felt. I've had a slight blocked nose, tickly cough and woke up feeling very warm. Besides that, not much change. I'll update along the way. But if I can sit here and write this and not panic then anyone can! I understand that thingscan change but I'm planning to just liten to my body and take each day at a time. Just for some context- I'm a 32 yr old female, no underlying health issues that i know about, I've had my first vaccine (2nd due in 2 weeks) and i caught this off someone in work who decided to come in after announcing that she woke up feeling sick that morning. Thank you to everyone on here who has been the biggest reassurance to me over the years and not even realised.