S5E12: "When Rest is Medicine - Avoiding the Crash Before It Starts"

Keywords: Long COVID, rest, post-exertional malaise, pacing tips, health, healing, energy management, neuroscience, immune system, mental health

Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie discusses the critical importance of rest for individuals living with long COVID. She explains the difference between active rest and true rest, emphasizing the biological reasons behind the need for adequate rest. Katherine provides practical pacing tips to help manage energy levels and prevent crashes, ultimately reframing rest as a vital component of healing.

Takeaways:

• Rest is not just slowing down; it's essential for recovery.
• Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is a hallmark of long COVID.
• Mitochondrial dysfunction affects energy production in long COVID.
• Even mild exertion can trigger a fight or flight response.
• Neuroinflammation can lead to cognitive crashes.
• Exertion can cause immune system overreactions and flares.
• Using a heart rate monitor can help manage activity levels.
• Building a 'rest nest' can enhance true rest.
• Scheduling rest after activities is crucial for energy management.
• Rest should be viewed as a radical necessary act of healing.

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