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12
Sep
A beach with rough waves under a stormy sky, with flashes of lightning.

My journey with Long Covid

This post is about my recovery journey with Long Covid and ME/CFS. I share where I am now after 20 months and what helped me.
12 min read
13
Sep
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My recovery process

There is no “one size fits all plan to heal” from Long Covid and ME/CFS. What I am sharing in this post are the 4 steps that helped me to start getting better.
13 min read
15
Sep
A person reading a book calmly in an armchair, in front of a window.

Discover more recovery stories

A post full of hope with numerous links to stories of recovery from Long Covid and ME/CFS.
4 min read
20
Sep
A representation of a cycle between rest (a woman practicing yoga) and activity (a woman walking)

My pacing practice

Pacing is often the first thing recommended to patients. In this post, I share my own way of practicing pacing, what worked, and what didn't.
6 min read
22
Sep
A person with their head in their hands and a storm cloud above their head, looking distressed.

Breaking free of anxiety

Chronic anxiety has been part of my life for over 15 years. Here is all the knowledge that helped me break free from it.
5 min read
01
Oct
A female character with her four key emotions represented above her head in the form of small colored figures.

What to do with emotions

Feeling our emotions isn’t always easy, or something we actually want to do. Here’s what I’ve learned and how I live more at peace with them.
5 min read
08
Oct
The polyvagal scale: the state of safety, green with small plants; the state of fight-or-flight, red with fire; the state of immobilization, blue with ice.

Understand your nervous system: The Polyvagal Theory

Learning more about my nervous system was a turning point in my recovery. It gave me insights that helped me become an active participant in my own healing.
6 min read
14
Oct
An image showing two arrows: The first one says "Expectations" and is a straight upward line. The second one says "Reality" and is a messy curvy upward line.

Dealing with setbacks

We all heard that recovery is not a linear process. But ups and downs can be extremely difficult to handle. Here is what helps me dealing with setbacks.
5 min read
15
Oct
A dirt road climbs a hillside under a stormy sky. Fallen branches, rocks, and plants line the path, symbolizing a difficult journey.

This recovery journey sucks

My blog is about hope and positivity in recovery. But sometimes, let's be honest, this journey sucks. And it's okay to talk about it too.
4 min read
22
Oct
Four Lego building blocks in different colors, ranging from a small block with 1 stud to a large block with 6 studs.

Tools for each stage of severity

Gentle strategies and practical tips that helped my recovery through the very severe, severe, and moderate/mild stages.
7 min read