Ellen Alden, a writer and wellness coach, shares her transformative journey through Long Covid, highlighting resilience and self-care. She candidly discusses the emotional rollercoaster of acceptance and denial while navigating her new reality. Ellen emphasizes the power of mindfulness and stress management techniques, including breath work and meditation. She also shares how simple joys, like spending time with her dog, helped restore balance in her life. Her journey provides invaluable insights into embracing recovery and fostering a culture of compassion amid the unpredictability of Long Covid.
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Life Before Long Covid
Ellen Alden lived a vibrant life pre-illness, filled with exercise, writing, and community involvement.
She was active in various clubs, a tennis team, and a book club.
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Illness Onset
Ellen's Long Covid started after a family gathering, with symptoms lingering longer than others.
She initially dismissed Long Covid, attributing her fatigue to her body needing time to recover.
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Emotional Impact
Ellen experienced denial, anger, and acceptance as she navigated the impact of Long Covid.
She had to make difficult choices like stopping work and declining social invitations.
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What happens when your lively world comes to a sudden standstill? Ellen Alden takes us on an emotional & enlightening journey through her experience with Long Covid. Once filled with exercise, creative writing, and community involvement, Ellen's active lifestyle faced a challenging pause after a family gathering left her with lingering symptoms. She talks about the emotional turbulence of denial & acceptance and the tough choices she faced in stepping back from professional and social commitments. Her story offers a heartfelt look into the complex reality of Long Covid and the profound impact it had on her day-to-day life.
Ellen's path to recovery is one of self-discovery and resilience. With the support of others & her own intuition, she began to identify the triggers that exacerbated her symptoms and embraced nurturing self-care practices. From the calming effects of breath work to the simple comfort of time spent with her dog, Ellen reveals the strategies that helped calm her nervous system and restore a sense of normalcy. She also shares the importance of minimizing stressors, like avoiding the news, & how these practices contributed to a more stable & fulfilling recovery.
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Long Covid Podcast