Navigating the Highs and Lows of Life During COVID-19

 Early Days of the Pandemic: My secondary exam ended in February, and the pandemic started in March 2020 in Bangladesh.After the first case of the coronavirus was detected in China(2019), fear and anxiety spread across the world.2020 March marked the start of the world's shutdown. Lockdowns were enforced, offices and schools went online. I initially believed I could get through it unaffected by the virus. I performed all the required safety measures, including safety masks, keeping my distance from others, and according to all health rules. Yet,I couldn't get over from the anxiety.When my tutors came to teach me in my home,I used to Spray with Savlon liquid.After SSC examination,I had started my started my higher secondary studies.For the fear of pandemic,my study was hampered.In online systems,I couldn't pay attention is studies.

My Symptoms Begin:In march,2020,I began to experience flu symtoms.I lost my last and smell of any kind of food or things.I was to have a fever of 103-104 degrees which was so painful.I had lost my appetite and my parents became extremely worried.My uncle was passed away due to covid 19,then fear spread throughout the family.After suffering 7 days of fever,I tested positive of the virus.I was hospitalized in my 9th days of covid virus.After me,my father suffered from covid 19 but his symptoms couldn’t be detected.For restrictions in India-Bangladesh border,we couldn't go for India for medical dignosis.

My twisted love life During Covid-19:When the lockdown started all over the world,all the office,schools was running in online.That time was too boring,because we could n't go out,can talk to each other face to face,then I was addicted to the social media.When I hospitalised a boy with my friends came to see me.He was little worried about me.Then we started to contact through messenger.Because of my monotonus life,I used to talk with him whole day.He always gave me priorties.He used to make me laugh by texting.After chatting 8 month through messenger,we expressed our feelings.In 2021,we bunked classes of class higher secondary.We started dating Since 2021.In pandemic,In the situation of fear and anxiety,he was my source of love and joy.Thus,our relationship continued.

Quarantine and Isolation:My first two weeks was most challenging,I have ever faced. I had to isolate myself in a separate room away from my family. It was a worst feeling for me to be physically close to the people,I loved.We just communicated by texting and calling in phones.We used to avoid dinner or lunch by setting with family members.After recovery of covid 19,I gave time for my family like fighting with my sister like cats,gossiping with parents and watching movie with family was the best enjoyment for us.Staying within four walls,our depression was steadily increasing.We would heard about how many people were dying,everyday like a daily routine which made us more traumatised.From the report of WHO,21% people felt loneliness during pandemic.I tried to keep busy myself. I used to gardening in my hometown Dinajpur.The rooftop of my house filled with many roses,marigold,jasmine and belly flowers.We used to meditation everyday which was making us mentally stable.

Life lessons during pandemic:From then I actually believe that "Heath is Wealth".Now I'm mindful of my body,trying to keep myself healthy and fit.In my covid days,my true friends were by my side during.They checked me on daily basis through social media,sometimes they brought some food for me and made sure I didn't feel lonely. COVID-19 tested me both physically and mentally,because Human's life can here today and gone tomorrow.I saw countless bodies lying befoore my eyes day after day,with no relatives to claim them.

Moving forward from pandemic:After the invention of Covid 19 vaccine,life started to normal.I was vaccined my 1st dose with my beloved boyfriend.After the 1st dose,I had fever and side effects were severe.Our business of gold faces loses,it took a long time to recover  from them.Actually Covid 19 was an experience which I never faced,it shaped me in many ways,which was unforgottable.We adapt the situation,carry on despite the obstacles.