Surviving in a world with two deadly viruses — Racism and Covid-19

‘Black Lives Matter Protest in Montreal, Canada 7/6/2020.’ Image courtesy of Ying Ge

As with every virus, there are many common symptoms. An article by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. and Daniel Murrell M.D. at Healthline details some of the common symptoms carried by viral fever:

• chills
• sweating
• dehydration
• headache
• muscle aches and pains
• a feeling of weakness
• loss of appetite

In that same vein, another article by Rachael Link MS, RD illustrates some of the signs and symptoms of stress and anxiety:

• headaches
• chronic pain
• frequent sickness
• decreased energy
• digestive issues
• depression
• sweating

See the difference?

It is important to note that this information is not used to make any unregistered medical claims, but to merely suggest that: often, individuals who may show signs of stress and anxiety may overlook these concerns because they feel that the present traumas of this world hold a priority over their own character. I draw this comparison to suggest that many may be suffering, in some instances their pain may be…