Although COVID has certainly faded out over the past year, there has been a lot of talk about COVID-19 and how long it will remain a worry. With numerous opinions, it can be hard to know what is fact and what is fiction. This blog post will explore everything you need to know about Long COVID. We’ll share different details to help you better understand what might happen. So, keep reading, whether you’re anxious about how long COVID will last, whether you have Long COVID and are looking for a solution, or you are just looking for more information!
What Is Long COVID?
Long COVID is a term used to describe the symptoms some people experience after contracting COVID-19. These symptoms can last for weeks or even months after the initial infection. For example, more than two million individuals in England have reported to have Long COVID.
Symptoms of Long COVID
- Long-term fatigue
- Breathlessness
- Joint pain
- Headaches
- Coughing
- Brain fog
- Anxiety and depression
These are just some of the symptoms associated with Long COVID. However, it’s important to remember that everyone experiences the virus differently. So, while some people may experience all these symptoms, others may only experience a few.
What Are the Effects of Long COVID on Physical & Mental Health?
As we mentioned before, the symptoms of Long COVID can be highly debilitating. Many people report feeling like they have the flu or a cold that just won’t go away. This can lead to missed days at work or school and a decreased quality of life. Some are completely out of work for many months!
In addition to the physical effects, Long COVID can also take a toll on your mental health. Fatigue and brain fog can make it difficult to concentrate or think clearly, and relationship issues due to decreased energy, etc. This can lead to anxiety, loneliness, and depression.
How Long Does Long COVID Last?
There is still much unknown about Long COVID. However, the consensus is that the symptoms can last for weeks or even months. Some people may experience a relapse of symptoms, while others may never fully recover. As is a new viral infection, there are still many unknowns.
It has been shown via research that immunisation reduces an individual’s chance of developing long COVID at day 28 or later after an acute infection.
Are There Any Treatments Available For Long Covid?
Scientists and medical health professionals are still looking for ways to treat Long COVID. However, there is no such thing as a cure for the virus. Instead, treatments focus on relieving symptoms and making the patient more comfortable.
With funding being cut for Long COVID centres, people are struggling to find solutions. We might be able to help you.
What Can You Do to Help Manage Long COVID Symptoms?
If you’re struggling with Long COVID, there are a few self-help tips you can follow:
1. Rest
Dealing with symptoms such as fatigue is all about learning how to control your breathing, heart rate, and muscle tension. Your body and mind need time to rest and heal, but you have to allow yourself to heal rather than feeling guilty for being powerless.
Relaxation techniques techniques such as meditation or yoga can be useful. Dealing with similar symptoms this way will help you deal with the physical feelings associated with Long COVID, such as anxiety. Hypnosis can also be used for relaxing. Ask about our personalised sessions and/or audio recordings!
You must allow your mind and body time to heal rather than becoming frustrated at your incapabilities.
2. Hypnotherapy at the Hypnosis and Therapy Centre
As a multi-award winning clinic, we have worked with countless people on a vast range of issues such as chronic pain, PTSD, migraines, insomnia, tinnitus, OCD, anxiety and many other medically-diagnosed issues. We never suggest coming off any medication without the guidance of your GP, but often our clients are medication-free by the end of their programme. Some of our clients have spent thousands on experts and consultations, suffering for many years. They are in disbelief how seemingly easy the process is.
Specific to Long COVID, we have worked with clients who have been out of work for months, and have tried all of the advice they have been given by medical staff. Post-viral infections often have an emotional and psychological effect on our brains. This is where Hypnosis is extremely effectively.
To be clear, here at the Hypnosis and Therapy Centre we make no claim to be the cure to Long COVID. However, using Hypnosis and our unique, multi-therapy approach we are confident that we can help manage and reduce the symptoms of Long COVID. We are offering ground-breaking results, in just 5-8 sessions. You will notice an impact within two sessions at, if not one.
Without going into the nitty-gritty, we use Hypnotherapy and other techniques to communicate with the subconscious part of the brain. This is where emotional issues and attachments lie. Often, unresolved issues from your past can contribute to your symptoms as your mind is trying to protect you from what it believes to be harming you. Working at this subconscious level, we bypass the emotional baggage and resolve the core issue – without necessarily needing to know what the issue is.
Once the underlying issue is resolved, your mind can finally relieve the stress and protection leading to your symptoms dissipating, allowing your mind and body to heal. Otherwise, your subconscious mind will continue to act as a blocker to your recovery. Hypnotherapy is a proven solution to many issues, even those that have physical symptoms which is why it is a growing alternative treatment. If you are still in disbelieve (as many are), our reviews speak for themselves.
We offer a Free Phone Consultation or Complimentary Breakthrough Session to discuss the process and answer any questions you have. Caitríona or Fiachra, expert hypnotherapists will contact you directly to discuss the process and answer any questions you have.
3. Stay Hydrated
It’s essential to drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. This will help your body to flush out the virus and speed up the healing process.
4. Eat Healthy
Eating a balanced diet will help to boost your immune system and give you the energy you need to get through the day.
5. Exercise Regularly
While it may be the last thing you feel like doing, exercise can help to improve your Long COVID symptoms. Exercise helps to boost your energy and mood, as well as improve your sleep.
Each of these are vital in normal physical and mental well-being, but even more important when your body is trying to recuperate.
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