Anna

In this episode of the Long Covid Hope Podcast, the podcast that aspires to shine a light on the more hopeful stories of Covid 19 long haulers, we are joined by Anna, a former business owner, mum to two kids and a fellow Yorkshire lass, about her first wave LC story. She is one of the many, many long haulers who also came down with Covid on Friday the 13th 2020 (very unlucky for some). Anna describes her prior experience with chronic pain through costochondritis prior to Covid, and then how her Long Covid has centred around ME/CFS. She explains how she turned to a fatigue health coach online to help her manage her fatigue and extensive symptoms, and the large improvements she has made over that time through pacing, rest breaks, some supplements and a lot of positive thinking affirmations and yoga nidra. Here are Anna’s wonderful healing affirmations from her Instagram page @healingishappening Healing is Happening Healing is Happening for Me Rest / Pacing is Good, Healing is Happening Today is a good day, Healing is Happening Even if I can’t see it right now, Healing is Happening I’m on the right track, Healing is Happening I’m improving, Healing is Happening I trust in my journey, I know that Healing is Happening for me today Disclaimer: **Please note that we are not medical professionals and this does not constitute medical advice. The Long Covid Hope Podcast or Sarah, Long Haul Yogi does not endorse any treatments described in the podcast episodes. Always speak to your doctor or medical practitioner before starting any new treatments, supplements or beginning a new exercise routine.** Trigger Warnings: references to suicide, medical gaslighting, traumatic experiences Time stamps: (00:00) Introduction (2:24) Interview with Anna (6:00) Anna’s acute Covid infection and initial post-acute recovery period (10:00) Anna’s Long Covid story (30:30) Recovery journey - beginning to work with Pamela Rose (48:45) Anna’s Instagram @healingishappening and advocacy Links mentioned (A-Z): Anna’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healingishappening/ Long Covid Affirmations Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/longcovidaffirmations/ Pamela Rose Fatigue Coach (UK) - https://www.pamelarose.co.uk/