165 - Overcoming Long COVID: Lizzie’s Journey to Recovery and Resilience

Lizzie shares her heartfelt journey through Long COVID, detailing the challenges she faced as well as the strategies that eventually led her to recovery. By embracing the importance of rest, celebrating small victories, and gaining knowledge about her condition, she transformed her approach to health and wellness.

• Lizzie's active life before contracting COVID
• Initial mild symptoms promptly deteriorating into fatigue and brain fog
• The cycle of boom and bust many long COVID patients experience
• Importance of learning to properly rest and embrace downtime
• Insights gained from Jan Rothney's book on recovery
• The challenge of online support groups and potential negative impacts
• Emphasising the power of language in shaping recovery experiences
• Celebrating small victories as a key strategy for motivation
• The journey towards emotional and psychological healing
• Long COVID as a catalyst for personal growth and renewed appreciation for health

Link to Nurosym:
https://nurosym.com

Breaking free from Chronic Fatigue by Jan Rothney:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breaking-Chronic-Fatigue-Covid-Symptoms-ebook/dp/B09ZT6PJC9

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