Just over two years ago, Nikkie Gallant never would have imagined that simply sitting up in bed would be an exhausting task for her.

That’s been the P.E.I. musician’s reality since the fall of 2022, when she was diagnosed with post-COVID condition, more commonly known as “long COVID.”

Now she drains a lot of energy just going to the sink for a glass of water or folding laundry. She often has to forget about plans to leave the house.

“It’s like you’re a battery that doesn’t charge all the way,” the Summerside resident said.

“I’m doing a lot better than I was… but I’m still really sick. When I was at my worst, I was flat and I could barely sit up. I basically had a tiny window of the day where I could sit up.”