Raymond Bagatsing tagumpay sa paglaban sa COVID-19: Reach out, believe, keep going…

IDINETALYE ng award-winning actor na si Raymond Bagatsing ang ginawa niyang pakikipaglaban sa nakamamatay na COVID-19.

Ibinalita ng 53-year-old actor na nagpositibo siya sa killer virus nito lang unang linggo ng Abril sa pamamagitan ng kanyang Instagram account.

Nag-post ang aktor ng kanyang recent photo matapos sumailalim sa dalawang linggong quarantine sa kanyang bahay. Aniya, ito rin ang unang pagkakataon na nakalabas siya matapos tamaan ng COVID-19.

Ibinahagi rin niya ang latest result ng kanyang swab test kung saan makikita ngang negatibo na siya aa virus kasabay ng pagpapasalamat sa lahat ng sumuporta at tumulong sa kanya habang nagpapagaling.

“Got my Negative result. Thank you all for your well wishes and concern. I am touched and privileged to be connected with you all, even through social media. I am truly grateful for your love and friendship,” simulang pahayag ni Raymond sa kanyang IG post.

Patuloy pa niyang kuwento, “After getting a Positive, I called the Doctor, that it might be a mistake, because I feel strong. Maybe weak sometimes from caloric deficit and daily IF (fasting), but I don’t feel sick at all. Or I thought so, anyway.

“I asked Doctor how accurate is the Swab, because I felt alright. She said, it’ll just be the same result if I get another. So I trusted the process and did 2 weeks quarantine. Doctor advised, since, I am Asymptomatic, to be healthy and get my lungs stronger,” aniya pa.

“Most times, when I work out hard and do not eat enough on that training day, I do feel my lungs weaken. I was also careful staying indoors most time unless, necessary to go out.

“Very minimal exposure. Could be when I went out of town, I didn’t eat much, depended on caffeine, over workout and less nutrition—that could be when I became susceptible.

“Regardless, I felt my body strong. One week into my quarantine, I did feel wheezing in my lungs. Intuitionally, I incorporated cold-pressed Malunggay to my daily diet. I still worked out heavily, but I ate more.

“Then I read that Moringa leaves strengthens weak lungs. I kept taking 1/4th cup daily with my protein and veggie shakes. I felt lungs strengthen.

“Also, a good friend mentioned when he tested Positive. He then went to get another test the next day. Negative. 2 days after. Negative. Then he got an Anti-body test. Negative,” pag-alala pa ng aktor sa kanyang COVID journey.

Patuloy pa niyang paglalahad, “Moral of the story: from my experience, the psychological challenges far outweighs the virus itself or the result.

“Try to overcome the mind’s anxiety and fears. Know that it’s just a natural reaction, but not the entire truth. Our minds are so powerful that it can manifest anything if it truly believes. More so if it’s a misdiagnosis.

“Mind’s fear and negative reactions can make everything worse or better. It is a challenge, but one worth understanding.

“You are far more than the mind dictates. Aim to be still, relaxed and healthy. Reach out. Believe. Keep going,” paalala pa ni Raymond sa madlang pipol.