My covid, parent dying, and getting back into trading (eventually).

[M.W.]

Have you been vaccinated?

This actually seems to me like it's a bit selfish and callous to be thinking about my trading right now, but dad is resting, and I need to temporarily get my mind off of shit.

The minister left about a half hour ago after saying a prayer for him, and after all of us said the lords prayer. Needless to say, there was a lot of crying, especially when he was saying goodbye to everyone. He's really gone downhill over the last week or so, and he knows the inevitable is coming soon. He's in a lot of pain, so we've been giving him lots of meds per hospice instructions. Cancer fucking sucks.

I first tested positive for covid mid June, and I was in the ER (2nd time since the positive test) on July 8th still feeling like hell, got an IV and tested positive again. Dr. said it was most likely the BA-5 Omicron variant. He said I'll be fine, but when I get better, I'll still feel like crap for quite some time. He wasn't kidding. I finally tested negative July 18th after having a horrible time of it.

I feel much better, but far from 100%. I'm tired all day every day. And knowing my dad is leaving us soon just adds to the emotional and physical drain.

I guess my point is that I've been trading for 26 years, and I absolutely love it, I've done very well, and I can't imagine myself doing anything else.

But I have absolutely no desire to trade. I haven't traded since a couple of days after my first positive test when I really started to feel like crap. And when I started feeling better, dad really started to get bad. My mind is so far from being able to trade, and I don't know when it will be.

I know everyone handles these things differently, but I'm seriously thinking of just taking the rest of the year off. I can't help but think of the holiday season and how much it's going to suck without dad. But I'm also wondering how long it will be before I say "Screw it. I want to trade."

There's not really a question here, but any thoughts and comments about how you've dealt with similar situations would be appreciated.

Thanks.
JNB

 

[M.W.]

A resting heart rate of a healthy adult is closer to mid 50s, nowhere close to 70s

I agree with everything you said. A friend stopped over yesterday and he swears by ivermectin. My dad also always has a couple P/Os lying around and I check my pulse and O2 levels on a regular basis. My O2 is always 98 or 99, but my pulse is all over the place. Sometimes 75, sometimes 110. I've always been in pretty good shape, and my resting heart rate was rarely above 70 before this damn virus.

 

[Monobrowtrading]

Sorry to hear about the troubles.
If you've been vaccinated and still not recovering well, I'd recommend avoiding more boosters and Paxlovid. Doctors have had good success with early treatment using a mix of other pills/vitamins. These pills have been used for decades. Our government leaders/agencies have needlessly killed many people IMO but I don't want to debate it as it's too controversial.
Here's an article with the early treatments being used with good success.
https://www.thedesertreview.com/new...cle_7728815e-3ca2-11eb-8a08-7b4b0156c181.html

Here's a thread where I've posted more about the vaccines. Some will strongly disagree and you may as well but if health is important, try getting opinions from doctors/physicians/virologists NOT working for a government agency.
https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/sorry-another-covid-thread.361537/page-16

Time to move this to the tard section. Once Smalfil, MK(male Karen) trader and BKR dump their diarrhea, it’s over.

 

[FortuneTeller]

I understand. Sorry for being a dick. Yeah, I don't want to be that guy. I know a few as well. I just thought I'd get some insights from others who can work whenever they want and have been through similar situations.

You shouldn't be apologizing to Scat. It should be the other way around.

 

[studentofthemarkets]

But I have absolutely no desire to trade. I haven't traded since a couple of days after my first positive test when I really started to feel like crap. And when I started feeling better, dad really started to get bad. My mind is so far from being able to trade, and I don't know when it will be.

I know everyone handles these things differently, but I'm seriously thinking of just taking the rest of the year off. I can't help but think of the holiday season and how much it's going to suck without dad. But I'm also wondering how long it will be before I say "Screw it. I want to trade."

After things have settled down then taking a fun vacation away from your usual environment might help. My favorite vacations have been at Disneyland with family or friends.
I think there is something about having fun or doing what you enjoy for several days in a row that kind of puts the rest of life into a better perspective.

 

[jnbadger]

I've been thinking a lot about all of the comments about finding something I'm passionate about. Then, last night, I was going through old FB photos and found this. With everything that's been going on, I had completely forgotten I had started taking fling lessons in 2019. I don't remember why I stopped. But when things settle down and I feel like I'm ready, whenever that may be, it'll be time to get back in the air. (I still really like the dog walking thing, though. As well as intense exercise.)

 

[nooby_mcnoob]

Don't mean to hurt your feelings, but EVERYBODY has some of this kind of story... and it doesn't play well in public.... IMV.

what the fuck is this lol.

 

[tango29]

Get flying! I've been telling myself that for too long now. I've had my license since around 1987, but life stepped in the way. I haven't flown in about 22 years and am mad at myself for not getting back to it.
If the COVID has let up for you take a run over to the EAA convention in Oshkosh. It will give you a little time to free your mind and enjoy an incredible aviation event.

 

[Overnight]

Get flying! I've been telling myself that for too long now. I've had my license since around 1987, but life stepped in the way. I haven't flown in about 22 years and am mad at myself for not getting back to it...

I know that feeling.

 

[jnbadger]

Dad passed away today at 12:30 PM Central time. It's a horrible time for myself and the family, but he's finally no longer in pain. Thank you everyone for all of the feedback and suggestions.