Here is all that you need to know: Studies have revealed that coronavirus can affect your brain. In fact, more than one-third of patients are seen to be developing neurologic symptoms.
Dr. Stephanie Collier, psychiatry instructor at Harvard Medical School, that apart from such infections, pandemic has resulted in worsening mental health outcomes due to the psychological toll of isolation, loneliness, unemployment, financial stressors etc. “The prescription of antidepressants has spiked, intimate partner violence has increased, and suicidal thoughts are on the rise, especially in young adults." Due to long COVID, you might experience some mental health issues.
The symptoms include feel spells of sadness, anxiousness and panic attacks. Sometimes, patients may have feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem and tiredness.
These symptoms usually go away in days or weeks. If it doesn't, then it is a sign of depression. If you have been keeping low for days or weeks after the initial recovery, then it is a sign of depression due to long COVID.