Big Bang Theory’s Mayim Bialik describes ‘mental health impact’ after catching Covid

Mayim Bialik explains how ‘burnout is so special’ as she updated fans on Wednesday on how she’s feeling after catching Covid

Mayim Bialik has told her fans she’s caught Covid and insists it’s “no joke” as she continues to grapple with the virus.

The Big Bang Theory star, 46, opened up on Instagram on Monday to tell her 3.9 million followers she had Covid and provided an update on her condition on Wednesday.

The actress, who has been vaccinated and strengthened against the virus, explained that “burnout is very special”.

She said on Monday: “I had mono when I was in college and the exhaustion was so bad that you couldn’t stay awake, you can try to stay awake but suddenly you need to sleep. .”

And in her latest update, she revealed: “It’s not the same thing as the flu. You don’t hear of ‘long-lasting flu’.” This is a very different virus… Be careful. Please stay safe. “

She again discussed the fear she felt after contracting the virus, telling her followers: “What I didn’t anticipate was that I had a certain level of anxiety. new to going out.

“I was definitely on guard and while I was traveling in the safest way I could… Part of me felt guilty that I was out. I felt guilty. I felt guilty. And I worry again about the world and our health in the world.”

And she describes feeling “super emotional and reflective” since being made the stay, saying she has been “so in my head”.

The Blossom actress also has asthma and a thyroid condition and continues: “The mental health impact of this – especially for those of us who are inherently anxious or prone to anxiety. pathetic thinking – this is really scary. And I know it will pass.” The intensity will pass. “

At the end of the video, in which she wears a “Covid jacket” with her name engraved on it, she begs her followers to be careful.

“I hope everyone is staying safe,” she said. “I’ll drink this and then fall asleep.”

Among those who sent messages of support to her was Big Bang’s co-star Kunal Nayyar, who wrote, “Feeling better is a pity.”

Doctor and author Will Bulsiewicz also wrote: “Hope you feel better!”

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