What happens when you feel like your life has been put on pause indefinitely? Join me, Paul, as I share my raw and personal journey through the relentless battle of long COVID. In the chapter, 'When Will This End?', I open up about the emotional turmoil and physical setbacks that have marked over two years of my life. From fleeting moments of hope to the crushing reality of isolation, listen to how this invisible illness has not only impacted me but also created a rift in my family's daily existence.

Finally, I offer a message of resilience and hope, reminding us all that feeling stuck is not permanent. Let's draw strength from one another and look forward to a future full of promise and connection.

If you are feeling alone and isolated, this episode is for you!

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Thank you so much for your messages! Today, I felt like I had enough energy to go through some of them and record them for this special 'interlude'.

Please continue to share what your life is like living with Long Covid, and I will do these catch-up interludes regularly.

Watch out for the online forum to complement this podcast, which is launching soon!

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In this episode, I talk about sleep and how Long Covid affects it, plus some of the things I have found helpful. I give an update on a few products that seem to be working (links below) along with a negative experience I encountered whilst advertising the podcast.

Herbal Health, who produce the fabulous 'Ninja Balm' in both regular strength and 'super charged' which I am using.
https://www.herbalhealth.org.uk/

Kind Patches, I have been using both the energy and sleep patches.
https://kindpatches.com/

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I recorded this whilst still very weary after a holiday with the family. I reflect on my week away and the highs and lows of managing in a different environment.

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I explore the summer holidays and the challenges of planning things with the family. Also, after being told my symptoms might now be permanent I try and explain how I am beginning to come to terms with this. Oh, and an update on a supplement that seems to be working a little bit!

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I talk with my wife, Rachel, about visiting a local festival using mobility aids. We also chat about a recent occupational health review. We also chat through how by being honest, we can manage my condition together.

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In this episode I explore my experienes of attempting to work with Long Covid and the concequences.

Hank the Cavalier King Charles makes a contribution, and even barked at himself upon playback!

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In this episode, I talk about how Long Covid affects my mental health and the things that I do to help.

Maisie the dog makes a brief appearance. I found this a difficult episode to record, as I was feeling down at the time and it is a very emotional topic. As always though, I decided to present it 'as is' so that you can at least get a feel of how I have struggled with depression.

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