Declining Quality of Life

My name is Brie Morreale. I am 28 years old and this past month has taken about 20 years off my life.

I was sick back in March of 2020 that left me with residual asthma-like symptoms and a decrease in my lung capacity and endurance. Because of the pandemic I pushed aside my issues and tried to continue to live my life as best I could.

There has been a lot of setbacks in my health but this past month has been a real struggle.

I was hospitalized 1 month ago almost on the verge of collapse due to my oxygen levels being so low and not being able to breath properly. I was unfortunately rushed through my treatment due to staffing issues and no available space. Because of this I've been just trying to push through and get through each day.

I started a new job last month and my insurance has lapsed due to the probationary period of new employment. I have landed back into the hospital with a more severe oxygen saturation that almost killed me. I am now getting a little pushed aside by the specialists I need to see because of my insurance and money, being told that even if they find a cause there is a likelihood that I cannot afford treatment anyway.

I've become desperate as my quality of life diminishes before I even turn 30 and living day by day without being able to do the most basic of functions and even walking up a flight of stairs or doing a load of dishes takes all my energy. I’m exhausted 90% of my day and my mental health and basic brain functions are starting to take a toll as well. 

I've cut out most activities and people in my life because I can no longer function for long periods of time. 

I just want to try to get my life back, remember what is like to be able to live my life again and not worry I won’t wake up each morning.