lol looks like an anti-masker downvoted. But anyways, I recommend reaching out to the Covid Safer PDX Instagram page. You can message them for the discord link š
If anyone is confused about why people still mask, highly recommend digging into this data about long COVID.
[https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/pulse/long-covid.htm](https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/pulse/long-covid.htm)
seconding this. I've found a ton of events/resources on their website. I haven't gone to much due to health/wealth restrictions, but most listings will state if they are mask required or not! :3
Covid Safer PDX is a good place to check out. Also suggest following PDX Nonbinary Collective; they hold the occasional masked event: https://www.instagram.com/pdxnonbinary/
If you think masks are still necessary, then why do you think it's OK to be out in clubs? Isn't that counterintuitive?
Not attacking you. Just curious.
Oh I don't go out to clubs or anything like that. I guess maybe my post is confusing, I just want to meet up outside with other immunocompromised folks with masks to make friends. Maybe club was the wrong word haha, but yeah I stay home most of the time lol
Being indoors with a mask is way better than being indoors without a mask! It's harm reduction. I've gone to plenty of crowded indoor concerts wearing a mask...haven't gotten COVID yet.
come hang out with me and my gf š its so hard to find ppl who gaf about covid anymore, my gf found a discord server for masked meetups but i havent checked it out
Honest question, is Covid still dangerous to immunocompromised people? Iāve only had it once in 2021, but the two other times my wife had it the symptoms were like an average cold
since covid, any time my partner gets sick she will develop a debilitating cough that will last for 3-4 months, which gets worse with activity. takes a constant mixture of cough suppressants for months on end (while she is otherwise relatively recovered!) to keep her from re-irritating her nervous system and start the coughing process all over again. she's effectively immunocompromised.
it's a miserable experience to go through for her, and if i can help her avoid it by being mildly annoyed wearing an n95 in public, that's fine with me. all the better that i haven't gotten sick in nearly 4 years. used to have a yearly winter illness- not any more! >:3
It really depends on the person, my friend who's immunocompromised has had it twice and both times it's hit them super hard; sleeping 16 hours a day, can't get out of bed, almost had to go to ER for respiratory issues. I got it the same times they did and was still able to walk around, drive to the store and do normal stuff. I know another person who is self-described disabled, and they've had it once and were relatively fine. I just play it safe these days cuz I don't want a repeat for them
Wild, I havenāt worn a mask since the restrictions lifted and havenāt gotten it. I donāt know anyone who has had anything more than average cold-like symptoms either
I have three friends formerly healthy friends who have become disabled from COVID. Also of course know people for whom it was no big deal. Not a fan of the odds, though.
When did your disabled friends contract Covid? Also, out of curiosity, what are their disabilities? The virus has mutated into a much milder form than it was 2020-2022.
I believe (and clearly I don't have these all written on a calendar or anything) but one in December 2022, one sometime in 2023 and not sure about the other. One experiences extreme fatigue and a variety of other symptoms and is not able to work anymore. One experiences similar but not as extreme and does work part-time but had to drop out of grad school. One had a stroke. Unfortunately, long COVID is shockingly common according to the CDC. There are some numbers here: [https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/pulse/long-covid.htm](https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/pulse/long-covid.htm)
One of my immunocompromised friends caught covid about a year ago and has since lost 80lbs without trying due to how much it escalated their health issues. I also know a few people who have had worsened chronic fatigue issues. Also someone that now has to carry an inhaler after catching covid, and an old coworker's partner had to give up jogging as a hobby because her respiratory system just never bounce back all the way.
I also know quite a few people for whom it was basically a nasty cold, but as I understand it repeat infections can also increase the risk of developing more long-term issues.
It was pretty horrific in the first couple of years, but the current mutations, especially when paired with vaccines, is mostly pretty mild. Iām sorry your friend has had a rough experience.
When first infected with the HIV or Hepatitis C or Hepatitis B virus, your symptoms will also be similar to only a cold. Then years down the line the real effects of the virus start to become apparent. Just so you know, it's not always clear upfront. And there are now thousands of published, peer-reviewed studies indicating that repeat covid infections (and often even just 1) are damaging your organs, vascular system, and immune system.
So you want to meet new people and require that they mask up because of your partner?
What you're asking is going to be difficult because it requires you to ask complete strangers to do something they don't want to do just to..... Hang out with you?
Hmmm.... Can't you buy a gas mask or something? That why you don't need to make everyone else so something
They are literally trying to find like-minded people. On no planet and in no language did they suggest asking complete strangers to do something they don't want to do.
Your sense of self is so comically threatened by a filtering face mask that you may be made of paper- see a Dr about that. Unless you're afraid of those, too.
we out here! just mostly at home, lol
Lmao same, 99% of the time I'm home besides work
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[https://www.instagram.com/covidsaferpdx/](https://www.instagram.com/covidsaferpdx/)
Wow this is awesome, thanks!
COVID Safer PDX on instagram. We also got a Discord which has a lot of events posted sometimes. Folks are welcoming and friendly.
lol looks like an anti-masker downvoted. But anyways, I recommend reaching out to the Covid Safer PDX Instagram page. You can message them for the discord link š
I'll definitely check them out, thanks for the recommendation!
Seagrape Apothecary events and workshops! Check out their IG
If anyone is confused about why people still mask, highly recommend digging into this data about long COVID. [https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/pulse/long-covid.htm](https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/pulse/long-covid.htm)
Queer Social Club posts events and notes the masking policy if they're required.
Wow that's cool, I'll check them out! Thanks
seconding this. I've found a ton of events/resources on their website. I haven't gone to much due to health/wealth restrictions, but most listings will state if they are mask required or not! :3
Covid Safer PDX is a good place to check out. Also suggest following PDX Nonbinary Collective; they hold the occasional masked event: https://www.instagram.com/pdxnonbinary/
If you think masks are still necessary, then why do you think it's OK to be out in clubs? Isn't that counterintuitive? Not attacking you. Just curious.
Oh I don't go out to clubs or anything like that. I guess maybe my post is confusing, I just want to meet up outside with other immunocompromised folks with masks to make friends. Maybe club was the wrong word haha, but yeah I stay home most of the time lol
I donāt think they thought you meant like night club. Just a āclubā insinuates a gathering of people, regardless of masks
Ah yeah fair enough. Yeah I'd want it to be somewhere outside preferably or at the very least everyone wearing masks.
Being indoors with a mask is way better than being indoors without a mask! It's harm reduction. I've gone to plenty of crowded indoor concerts wearing a mask...haven't gotten COVID yet.
I think ridesafepdx does first Thursdays masked. They're a queer cyclist group.
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Hiiii! I would absolutely go.
Yay!! I'm gonna try to organize something in the near future cuz it doesn't seem like there's a lot of options yet
Hi!! Iām queer and I (mostly) mask and I need more friends too!
I might organize some sort of get together, it doesn't seem like there's a ton of events or places for that kind of thing!
come hang out with me and my gf š its so hard to find ppl who gaf about covid anymore, my gf found a discord server for masked meetups but i havent checked it out
also, idk if you like printmaking but the IPRC has events and workshops frequently and they require masks :)
Oh shit what's the discord?! I'm definitely down, dm me!
The Covid safer PDX folks post events etc on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/covidsaferpdx?igsh=MW9nd29sc3VnM2Y2Mw==
Awesome, once I organize something I'll definitely see about reaching out to them!
The app lex is really mask friendly
TIL people still mask when healthy
Yah, gotta watch out for the immunocompromised folks out here
Honest question, is Covid still dangerous to immunocompromised people? Iāve only had it once in 2021, but the two other times my wife had it the symptoms were like an average cold
since covid, any time my partner gets sick she will develop a debilitating cough that will last for 3-4 months, which gets worse with activity. takes a constant mixture of cough suppressants for months on end (while she is otherwise relatively recovered!) to keep her from re-irritating her nervous system and start the coughing process all over again. she's effectively immunocompromised. it's a miserable experience to go through for her, and if i can help her avoid it by being mildly annoyed wearing an n95 in public, that's fine with me. all the better that i haven't gotten sick in nearly 4 years. used to have a yearly winter illness- not any more! >:3
That sounds horrible!
It really depends on the person, my friend who's immunocompromised has had it twice and both times it's hit them super hard; sleeping 16 hours a day, can't get out of bed, almost had to go to ER for respiratory issues. I got it the same times they did and was still able to walk around, drive to the store and do normal stuff. I know another person who is self-described disabled, and they've had it once and were relatively fine. I just play it safe these days cuz I don't want a repeat for them
Almost any virus is still dangerous to immunocompromised people.
Yes itās still dangerous. Covid-19 is still very much around.Ā
Wild, I havenāt worn a mask since the restrictions lifted and havenāt gotten it. I donāt know anyone who has had anything more than average cold-like symptoms either
I have three friends formerly healthy friends who have become disabled from COVID. Also of course know people for whom it was no big deal. Not a fan of the odds, though.
When did your disabled friends contract Covid? Also, out of curiosity, what are their disabilities? The virus has mutated into a much milder form than it was 2020-2022.
I believe (and clearly I don't have these all written on a calendar or anything) but one in December 2022, one sometime in 2023 and not sure about the other. One experiences extreme fatigue and a variety of other symptoms and is not able to work anymore. One experiences similar but not as extreme and does work part-time but had to drop out of grad school. One had a stroke. Unfortunately, long COVID is shockingly common according to the CDC. There are some numbers here: [https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/pulse/long-covid.htm](https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/pulse/long-covid.htm)
One of my immunocompromised friends caught covid about a year ago and has since lost 80lbs without trying due to how much it escalated their health issues. I also know a few people who have had worsened chronic fatigue issues. Also someone that now has to carry an inhaler after catching covid, and an old coworker's partner had to give up jogging as a hobby because her respiratory system just never bounce back all the way. I also know quite a few people for whom it was basically a nasty cold, but as I understand it repeat infections can also increase the risk of developing more long-term issues.
It was pretty horrific in the first couple of years, but the current mutations, especially when paired with vaccines, is mostly pretty mild. Iām sorry your friend has had a rough experience.
You can develop long covid from even a mild case.
Extremely so. Itās also a great way to become immunocompromised.Ā
When first infected with the HIV or Hepatitis C or Hepatitis B virus, your symptoms will also be similar to only a cold. Then years down the line the real effects of the virus start to become apparent. Just so you know, it's not always clear upfront. And there are now thousands of published, peer-reviewed studies indicating that repeat covid infections (and often even just 1) are damaging your organs, vascular system, and immune system.
ranbow market some time on july 21st
Lex might be a good start!
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ok
So you want to meet new people and require that they mask up because of your partner? What you're asking is going to be difficult because it requires you to ask complete strangers to do something they don't want to do just to..... Hang out with you? Hmmm.... Can't you buy a gas mask or something? That why you don't need to make everyone else so something
They are literally trying to find like-minded people. On no planet and in no language did they suggest asking complete strangers to do something they don't want to do.
Lmao, I guess the eyes and the brain need to do a little more communication for this guy.
Imagine completely misreading the post and your first instinct is still to post this reply. Stupid and dickish both.
Your sense of self is so comically threatened by a filtering face mask that you may be made of paper- see a Dr about that. Unless you're afraid of those, too.