3 Phases of LONG COVID Recovery

[@Scottusatalks]

57 male. 4 months in. This helped. I thought I was dying! So many tests and DR visits. My lord. Money spent on meds and supplements later I now realize its rest and time. But sheesh what a pain not going to sugar coat it. I pray and believe that I and everyone here gets life back and has a better appreciation for it. LHC unit!

[@tripclipgt6573]

Your not dying scott! We need you too much for us to let that happen!

[@lindymcdonald8945]

Your immune system has been damaged by the vaccine ,that's why you can't get better .Get your T Cells counted ,they are probably down to single figures .The vaccine is destroying T cells

[@dovesmum8521]

Im 59 and got covid for the first time fall 2023. Friends said I had superior dna because I had been exposed many times but never tested positive.... until I did. Went to the hospital with what I thought was pnemonia, and was diagnosed w long covid. Been trying to make my way the last 6 months, reading and watching everything. The brain fog is crazy.... feels like Ive been drinking. Didnt drive at all for months. Wishing everyone the best and continue to share info.

[@emaarts2997]

Thought I was dying and sometimes wanted to.

[@Phyrexianfloydrosestring-kw1rz]

how are you now?

[@missylou_art8741]

I"m in the 1st phase. It's been really difficult to rest and heal as a single parent. I have POTS/dysautonomia, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, brain fog and all sorts of other weird symptoms. when you said"when you feel like you can do something, do 1/4 or 1/2 of that.", I almost started to cry. this was very validating for me. I have had people say that I just need to try and be more active. It doesn't work like that. I"m a telehealth nurse and had a really stressful day and then had to go pick up groceries and a prescription. my lungs were already tightening whil I was working and then with the process of going out, I am now completely exhausted tonight and feel ill. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and perspectives on all of ths.

[@erikhodge2298]

I’m so very sorry you are struggling, and I can’t imagine going through all of this as a single parent. It is a long journey but we are seeing people recovering. I hope you can find a family member or someone your trust to help out with things especially here in the beginning to allow you to rest and recover as much as possible.

[@EllaSloman]

I feel for you . I'm a lone parent with two children . It's so tough .... Take any moments you can to rest . Yoga nidra is fab

[@Missylou_art]

@@EllaSloman thank you. Im sorry you are going through this as well.

[@Missylou_art]

@@erikhodge2298 thank you.

[@ezza1236]

You will be okay ❤️ Just remember that you are human, Other humans have recovered sooooo there is the evidence! Eventually you get so used to synptoms that they don’t even phase you or don’t even worry you. You have to not be afraid of them. You’re body and nervous system is just protecting you with horrible symptoms. Ultimately it’s just doing it’s job. Say thank you to it . Don’t fight it, just thank it for protecting you

[@pesmith669]

This should be viewed by all long covid sufferers. I'm 3 years in with Long Covid and this is completely on point. I agree be careful around the support groups because we need to calm our nervous systems down and not get ourselves overwhelmed by other peoples well placed anxiety. I'm in stage 2 and do acknowledge that I have the luxury to listen closely to what my body needs, which at this stage is resting after tasks and not over exerting myself. So to all the busy mums and dads trying to deal with Long Covid and pushing through with their obligations, I wish you well because this is a rough journey.

[@erikhodge2298]

Well said. Pushing through obligations can be a huge hurdle.

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!

[@CBEACH]

Why would you want to live with Longcovid for 3 years? I had my Longcovid solved in 9 days by taking the ArtemiC Rescue and Support combo. There are some vids on YT about it.

[@marcobagut]

Bloody hell 3 years... I am absolutely desperate after 15 months! Whenever I think I am improving... Bang! Back to square 1... Well 3 let's say!

[@TheLisajoyce]

@@erikhodge2298yes, working full time is horrible. Just crash and burn over and over

[@shaniceervin1465]

Just want to say you saved my life man. No joke. I’m 7 months or so in. At 3 months in I was bedbound and I came across your video. I can’t even tell you the comfort that came over me after hearing everything you said. It felt so good to know I wasn’t crazy. 7 months later here and I feel so much better! I’m out of the bed. Playing video games again, working on my truck and just have a different outlook on life. I still come back to this video to remember where I was :) Thanks man!

[@erikhodge2298]

I’m so very glad it helped you! It’s such a hard journey and any bit of hope can go a long way. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@juliaarambula3153]

I’m so happy for you! What were your symptoms?

[@mariohidalgo5500]

Thank you Erik, had long covid for several months and your videos helped a lot, wanted to encourage people reading this comment that it’s possible to recover. I know it seems scary and permanent but is not. I actually started to be more happy and enjoy life more after the whole experience. God Bless

[@PCSigns]

Thank you for this. Every time I hear that someone has recovered (and it's more and more now), it gives me hope which I didn't have for a long time. 🙂

[@mariohidalgo5500]

Yeah you got this.

[@chrisc1644]

Thank you for this too ! I have been suffering for months as well. Great video Erik.

[@DonMcRon]

Long convid

[@egonyt1323]

I’m 17 years old in my senior year of my IB diploma. I was in phase 2, but after going on a trip with friends and over-exerting myself, I fell back into stage 1. Long Covid is perhaps the hardest thing I’ve had to face in my life, but this video has left me optimistic. I’ve repeatedly believed my life was over, and that I would never escape, but seeing your progression and so many other people’s progression inspires me. Thank you for this

[@SeppeDeVos-md7jk]

Stay strong brother!

[@nicolelauderdale3919]

I feel the same I keep pushing myself too hard. Hope your finding your way

[@samanthakilkenny3357]

My nerves have gone crazy since covid, its only been 10 weeks but feels a lot longer. Iv always been naturally nervous but i thought it had caused me to have a nervous breakdown. This is absolutely the best thing iv seen in relation to covid recovery. Iv already been trying to stay calm, i make myself do small duties each day, feed the birds, clean the dishes etc. after being off sick at work, iv halfed my work shift and changed to evenings which is a REAL challenge but i keep turning up. To most people i appear normal but like you said they have no idea. This has given much hope and encouragment to stay strong. Thankyou so much. ❤

[@BrownGuyGaming91]

I keep coming back to this video. I believe I'm currently in phase 3 after having COVID since August 27, 2023, and it's Maybe been a month in phase 3. But For some reason my sleep anxiety came back for a night and then went away just a few days ago.. I had sleep anxiety/insomnia in second month when I had long covid along with the rest of the crazy new symptoms. I've never had sleep anxiety and insomnia in my life before this. I feel like my nervous system is so out of whack. My sleep anxiety went away but now I'm dealing with this constant urge to keep swallowing even though there's nothing in my throat, it's almost like an anxiety of its own. If I don't swallow I feel like I'm going to suffocate or something, it's weird. It's like every 30 seconds to 2 mins tops I have to swallow... I just tried to take deep breaths etc. also excessive yawning every couple of minutes or more. I believe it's a stress response to my body but I may see the doctor.

[@Ytdeletesallmycomments]

Drink soursop tea helps to calm down. Works great. And also Tulsi. Both give you peace so you can work from a better baseline. Tulsi works after a few days! Soursop after you drink it.

[@Ytdeletesallmycomments]

​@@BrownGuyGaming91Drink soursop tea helps to calm down. Works great. And also Tulsi. Both give you peace so you can work from a better baseline. Tulsi works after a few days! Soursop after you drink it.

[@Ytdeletesallmycomments]

Drink soursop tea helps to calm down. Works great. And also Tulsi. Both give you peace so you can work from a better baseline. Tulsi works after a few days! Soursop after you drink it.

[@OutdoorsybyNature]

I'm in year 4 and am still in phase 1 - I very much needed to hear this. There are days I still think I won't ever recover. I wish I'd done as you said - accepted that I was sick, found my baseline, did 1/2 of what I thought I could do, and tried to do whatever possible to calm my autonomic system. I was in such a rush to get back to normal that I'm pretty sure that I did more damage. Take all the rest, folks, and don't push yourself. We're experiencing multi-system dysfunction and it's going to take time for some of us to heal.

[@agirlnamedsaskia]

Wow, you have really hit the nail on the head here, Erik. You described my phase one, perfectly. Not to mention my phase two, which I’m currently in the middle (?) of. You make a very good point about support groups on social media. When I first came to realize I had long Covid, the first thing I did was jump on Facebook to try and find “answers”. I joined a national support group and regretted it. I was way way way overwhelmed by people’s stories and the information they shared about blood tests, medical specialists, medical procedures, and on it went. Do yourself a favour. Don’t go there. I found sourcing info on KZbin much easier on my brain. And thankfully I found this video, Erik, which affirms things I was already thinking. Thank you for that 🙏🥰!

[@carlosgarcia3836]

Long Hauler here, going on 4 years. Had covid 4 times, mold poisoning and heavy metal toxicity together. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. I'm in phase 2 still.

[@PCSigns]

I feel vindicated! What you are describing is exactly what I am going through. I'm in phase two and hopefully near the end of it. Just a bit longer to go, I hope. It's great to know that this will end someday and I look forward to challenging myself physically again. Thank you for sharing.

[@Wds__99]

I went from Phase 1 to Phase 2 to Phase 3 to Phase 0.5, Phase 1 and now Phase 2.

[@djquick]

Same.. phase 1 was 4 months. Moved to phase 2 for 2 months. Phase 3 for 2 months. Now back to phase 1.5 for the last 2 months. It’s a hell of a rollercoaster.

[@johannesschmitz6370]

@@djquick Cant say if I really have long covid but my cycle has been the same as yours basically

[@shaneanderson2775]

Same. 3 cycles in 2 years. I pushed myself each time when in phase 3 and thought I could be clear of it.

[@itsdavidmora]

3:48 Phase 1: Rule out any deeper issues. Then it's all about accepting, reframing negative thoughts, learning the things you can do to relax your nervous system (which is the upstream cause, despite what symptoms may say) 12:20 Phase 2: You're here when symptoms flares reduce and aren't so dramatic. DON'T push to do more. Now is the time to stay the course of what you learned in Phase 1. Keep resting, staying at your healthy baseline,. Think of recovery on a month scale, not a day to day scale, which is too small of a time to see the healing that's happening 15:10 Phase 3: When you start forgetting that you are sick many days, symptoms happen rarely. Now is the time for things like graded exercise therapy, slowly and steadily. General points for all phases: - You can't force yourself to the next phase. Your body will let you know. - This may the hardest thing you ever do. You will recover, but it will take time, and most people will likely not understand. - It's ok to take time to grieve, to acknowledge this will take a long time and you've lost much of your ability to live life as you did for a while. You can't heal until you accept the journey you are on. - It's tempting to look for the next external thing to heal you. However, once you look around and find what helps in phase 1, it's time to move on, trust the process. Stay away from fixating on symptoms. Limit time spent in online support groups if you're not experience direct, uplifting interactions specifically. Thanks so much for putting this together, Erik! While, scientifically speaking, I am not sure that these 3 phases are necessarily true for everyone, having this as a point of reference is incredibly useful, at least for me.

[@louisejackson1968]

Fantastically reaffirming to read indeed, Erik, and thank you for the summary David. And I am even only seeing this vidro and reading the comments 'second hand' as I filter info gathered from google and youtube over the last 8 months of my 16 yearold daughter's longcovid journey - (she is not on social media or own-room-alone googling , as has considerable SEN, so we barred her phone of most online access apart from spotify and not a lot else, just direct txting with real-life friends - neither of us have social media accounts). This video is so life affirming and validating, such a level headed normal bloke talking , that I might even let her watch it. Everything I normally filter; only 20% of wisdom gained I pass on, usually constructive stuff we can then try/learn from. Guided meditation and breatheork defo helpful, but also certain supps like NAC and high dose quercetin plus tailored Micro immunotherapy via her nutritionist. Good luck yo everyone

[@bonniecantrell7929]

Thank you so much! This helps me so much. I’m 76 years old and feel like I’m dying and nobody knows what I’m going through. I just get blank stares. I have pulled back all activities and am resting, resting, resting! I only do a small amount of what used to be a piece of cake for me. I have hope after listening to your video that I will get well eventually.

[@yvettebennett6170]

I was so excited to see this video and listen to it. I am a year and a half out in my recovery. I was just telling my husband that my constant brain fog/fatigue is finally starting to become less which has been wonderful. My anxiety is finally getting better as well. My insomnia kind of is getting a little better. My brain fog/fatigue and anxiety go up when I dont sleep well but I think that is normal. My hair is growing back in slowly but nicely. My energy level is getting better. I would tell myself a lot, "This is just a bad season. It will pass." Mindset was huge for my mental health. To stay in a negative place is not good for ones mind. When I found your channel I was going through that research phase you were talking about in the video. When I stopped searching for answers, I felt better just letting it all go and allowing my body to heal itself like it was designed to. I didnt take any special supplements besides my usual stuff. I added a little bit of extra liquid zinc and magnessium spray besides what is already in my multi vitamin that I take daily. I also increased my foods that naturally had more of these zinc, magnessium, b vitamins, etc. My blood results were so much better in October. White blood cells are finally where they need to be. I increased my organic beef consumption which helped me a lot. So has eating eggs, nuts/seeds, fruit, veggies, etc. I just experimented and tried to figure out what made me feel better and I just kept at it. What works for one person may not work. I liked that you said to "find your baseline" because I believe it will be different for everyone. So glad you shared your recovery. I was just wondering about you a few weeks back while I was working out. You had mentioned you had just started walking. I started working out way to soon but I didnt realize it until after I watched one of your videos where you talked about it. I just scaled back and I am slowly pushing myself more. Sometimes too much and that is ok. It's a learning process. Prayers for your continued healing. 🙏

[@erikhodge2298]

So very happy to hear you are progressing Yvette! Thank you for the kind words. There is life after long covid and I love hearing you’re on your way!

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!

[@I_am_Spartacus]

@@User98681 You've posted this everywhere Liam! What evidence are you basing this on? How can you recommend supplements, are you a Doctor? And what works for you may not work for others and actually could be dangerous!

[@User98681]

@@I_am_Spartacus haha no I am not a doctor and unfortunately following the doctors advise these days can get you killed. This is from hours of extensive research and a personal testimony which is why I said to DYOR and make sure you are in the right health. God bless you Dante

[@RoyJones-nx6zi]

How do u feel now?

[@seanhussey7532]

I’ve gone down the rabbit hole looking for answers for months now, but after listening to this video I now know that it just is and only time, rest , breath work meditation and good diet plus acceptance will get me through this illness Thankyou Erik

[@rigoelliot115]

I am 1 1/2 years in to this disease. I have spent so much time searching online for any and all information. You have nailed it perfectly. The most accurate by far. I appreciate the concise summary. It will make it easier to pass this video along to people in my life so they can understand. Thank you

[@KellyCarroccio]

Best video I’ve ever watched about long covid. So spot on 🙌. I am currently leaving phase 1 and entering phase 2 of my 2nd long haul and this video gave me the motivation to keep pushing through. Thank you!!

[@spindriftbeach6082]

This is the BEST video I have seen about this nightmare on KZbin. There a lot of high brow medical stuff and a lot of scarey story videos which I don't like. I was just looking for some down to earth advice of someone who has walked the walk and can talk the talk and at last I found it. I don't need to look anymore. Erik, Thank you so much mate. You're a Star. Regards, Paul in the UK

[@erikhodge2298]

Thanks Paul! That’s all I ever wanted this channel to be, my experiences laid out for someone else to use and learn from and ideally give hope to many that recovery is possible because when I was going through the heart of it, there was no information anywhere and it was scary. Thanks for the kind words!

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!🙏🏼

[@spindriftbeach6082]

@@User98681 Thanks Liam. I'll give that a try.

[@minervaalvarez4469]

I just want to say God Bless you and may he heal.you fully as you seek.to.help.others to get thru this. I hear you and i have to cry of gratitude that all this long covid is so scary and i felt so alone fighting this and thinking of dying any day .

[@minervaalvarez4469]

I'm still in the first stage it's my 2nd year on Aug 2023

[@elifxplore]

i felt like i was in phase 3 for many months, but at some point i crashed badly, and now it feels like im almost between phase 1- 2 again. i was writing my thesis while forgetting that i was sick , because ive been feeling so much better for quite some time. i was too fast, ill take that as a reminder that calming ur nervossystem is also very important when ur healthy. ull prolly also get sick when ur stressed for too long, even if u dont have long covid

[@dieventuig88]

Hi Erik just wanted to thank you. Your video helped me with accepting that I was 'still' in phase 1 after 1.5 years. Once I stopped trying so hard to become better I quickly reached phase 2. After half a year I now have a relapse that pushed me back into phase 1. And it's okay. I enjoyed many days in phase 2 and I will so again. Watched your video today as a refresher. Bless your heart for posting this, it is truly helpful! Best, Elise (from Holland)

[@erikhodge2298]

@@dieventuig88 thank you for the kind words. I’m glad my videos have helped. Hope you see progress again soon.

[@im4485]

This helped me a lot. It finally makes sense what's been happening.

[@skipjones1391]

Erik, I think your presentation was excellent. I have been struggling with the effects of long covid since the initial infection. My wife, who is European, came back home with the infection after a short trip visiting her family in France when the airports were shutting down. The crowded, slow-moving conditions in airport customs and packed flights contributed greatly to the spread of the disease. She came home with the infection, and I acquired it shortly thereafter. My main symptoms, over the long term, have been mostly gastrointestinal accompanied by an accute brain fog and dizziness/imbalance when standing. I found that your explanation of the "three phases/stages" of recovery is spot on! That narrative definitely fits my experience. Right now, I feel as though I am beginning stage 3 of my recovery. The elimination of stressors and getting bedrest was critical to getting better. Some of the lifestyle changes I was forced to adapt were not positively regarded by everyone in my circle, but alas, my objective was my survival that was to be reached through mindfulness and emotional well-being. One last point, I did find supplements/vitamins that improved my synptoms they are Vitamin B1 and B12, Vitamin D3, Potassium, Magnesium, NAC, and Ashwaganda (calmness).

[@merissaclarke7839]

Great video, you give me such hope and every single thing you say in this video is so true. I've pulled myself away from those support groups and I feel better mentally, praying all long haulers recover 🙏

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!

[@christenr7365]

How are you feeling now????!

[@CBEACH]

Have you tried the ArtemiC Rescue and ArtemiC Support Combo yet? They are made for Covid and Longcovid and have been in medical testing to be a treatment.

[@ianseaweed]

One of the most clear overviews of the process it takes going through long covid, thank you, I’ll look at some of your past vlogs. Only thing I can add is that it’s not always a linear process for everyone, an unexpected stressful situation or some other flu bug can make it a game of snakes and ladders sometimes. But finding that baseline again and getting oneself into a good mental space, finding something to enjoy that doesn’t drain the tank, is valuable advice. A good reminder to myself, thanks again.

[@erikhodge2298]

You’re absolutely correct. It’s not linear. Sometimes moving backwards to the previous phase happens. It’s demoralizing but with the knowledge you gain the first time I feel like it’s a bit easier to navigate your way again.

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!

[@kylecreane7019]

Erik, thanks for this video, man! Clear and hopeful! I found it this morning, after yet another terrible night, and it’s helped me regroup and refocus. I’m almost two years into my long Covid nightmare, and it’s hard not to lose hope of ever reclaiming my health and pre-long covid personality, so the occasional dose of advice, optimism, and inspiration goes a long way. I’m glad you recovered and thanks for making the effort to help others. Be well. Best, Kyle C.

[@erikhodge2298]

Thank you Kyle! We all loose hope along the way. But the only way is forward. Don’t put too much pressure in yourself to get better. Healing comes slowly and not always on a linker fashion.

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!

[@anthonymoruzzi8042]

Great video and insight, i am into my 5th month and i believe i am between phase 2 and 3. Ive had a crazy ride i spent two months pretty much immobile and unable to eat with digestion issues, anything i ate made me so ill with many symptoms. When i could start eating again i started to recover, dropped 30lb in weight due to the lack of food, then the anxiety and panic set in, i am slowly coming away from that. I am starting to be more active and exercise and hopefully get back to work, i am improving all the time just praying for no set backs. Breathing exercises, cold showers, relaxing music all were a game changer for me. Thanks again good luck everyone

[@avarose04]

I have severe digestion issues too unable to eat much any tips?

[@johnduarte1428]

Your video gives me hope, after 15 months of this thing. Thanks a thousand times.

[@christenr7365]

Same! I had it 3x in the last 12 months. I can’t seem to get past 80-85% on my decent days. But then I’ll crash for 1-2 weeks after. I honestly feel like I did when I had mono. The body weakness scares me when it happens. How are you feeling now??

[@EvinFox]

I have watched several videos and followed lots of programs the last four years. This one is the best of all.

[@k.17383]

Been in for two years now. Wish I had come across your video sooner. A lot of recognition from your story. I'm not there yet, but I've come a long way. Still suffering from fatigue, especially in the afternoon. I hope it gets better and look forward to it. That you for sharing your story😊

[@theamazingbiff]

Two and a half years in and on what you call Phase 2. A power wheelchair has helped to expand my world with the fatigue so I can go to some social events. I've lived with severe insomnia since childhood so I sleep when I can, and use a blackout mask and quiet audiobooks when I can't. I partially agree with you on support groups. Some can be pity parties, others can be very uplifting and empowering. It depends on the group and how it's moderated. And it's true that support groups aren't for everyone, and that's okay too. Everyone's recovery is a unique process. I appreciate your video.

[@_f_6957]

Thank you so much for saying “it’s not in your head”…I struggle with that aspect so much and that hit hard hearing you saying that ❤

[@captainsquirrel]

I am very appreciative of this video. It was like listening to my own thoughts but just couldn't convey them adequately. Second time for me did start long Covid. The first time I did not have any issues. It's definitely not fun and I didn't know what was happening. I had never heard of LC until I researched why I wasn't feeling better months after this round. This video needs to be number 1 for us suffering through LC, and others that don't have it so they can understand what we are dealing with. I wish I could drop a thousand likes. Thank you!

[@erikhodge2298]

Thank you Greg! I know I wished I had some kind of guidance when I first went through it so I’m glad it can be a help!

[@haraldneubauer9448]

Thx so much. I am in phase 2. This video explains so exactly what i have been going through. Greetings from Germany to all of you. Get well soon

[@komradekile]

Thank you, I'm on/near my third month of long COVID, and somewhere between stage 2 and 3. People like you have kept my hopes and spirits high.

[@erikhodge2298]

Love to hear it!

[@komradekile]

@@erikhodge2298 yeah, there's still lots of downs, but it's getting easier.

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!

[@laurenmanning3672]

Erik, thank you. I’m at almost 4 years of having long-covid and while I was in stage 2, I feel that I’ve taken a huge step backwards which has been beyond hard. I’m 44 and was previously a 5 day a week exerciser. We have a lot of land and animals and it’s been a struggle to say the least. Just went to the doctor to be tested for everything under the sun but so far everything is “normal”. Going to revisit some things I’ve done before and some you mentioned. Thank you for the hope 🙏

[@MikeWerndeg]

Hello Lauren, you are not alone I am exactly the same, it is quite life destroying, I have a small amount of land and animals and I can't manage at all without help. Same experience with all the tests etc coming back as normal. Erik is right about rest, I tried a number of times to push through it, it destroyed me every time..

[@laurenmanning3672]

@@MikeWerndeg Thank you Mike. Sometimes hearing that someone else can understand you is such a comfort in and of itself.

[@MikeWerndeg]

@@laurenmanning3672 I so wish I could help more. 99% of people and doctors just don't get it and have no idea how evil and hard this is. Seems you have to suffer it to truly know it. I send you my heartfelt wishes that you get your life and health back.

[@GrahamSharples-mx5og]

My heartfelt thanks for taking the time to produce this video. It's so reassuring to be encouraged to allow your body the time it needs to recover, when the message we so often receive implies we should be better by now. I will keep rewatching it as I try to find my baseline 6 months in.

[@erikhodge2298]

Thank you for the kind words! This is the video I wish I had had 3 years ago.

[@leelitchfield815]

As someone who has had long covid and recovered and then had the misfortune of getting it again, this dialogue is spot on. Once I knew I had it a 2nd time, I thought I could cheat my way through phase one and two. It does not work that way. The advice of listening to your body and resting when you need to is exactly what is needed, unfortunately the expectations of life don't work that way. Just know that it will pass and it's amazing how good regular health feels when you have it.

[@germanside7890]

Thank you very much for your docomentory, I guess Im in phase 1 with my 10 month of LC. This week I tryed a little bit of swimming and sauna. It felt great when I did it, I almost forgot my symptoms. In general I feel my symptoms the most when Im alone. So I will implement my swimming and sauna now twice a week, after a few weeks I wll start slow exercise like lifting waights, but only 10% of what I did before my infection. Yes it is a very hard and long way to a full recovery, its the most hardest test we are going through in our life. But I also guess it makes us stronger and it leads us to a better and new person we have always wished for. So folks, my lovely people we can get through it, we are strong and powerful. We gonna be legends. Love and peace to everyone out there who are struggeling with this illness.

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!

[@LatinaGoddess1983]

The three phases you describe are exactly what I went through when I fully recovered from chronic fatigue syndrome when I was a teen. I now have long covid and I totally agree with what you say about finding your baseline and how exercise doesn't work until you introduce it at the right time. However even in the early stages I've always been some kind of movement beneficial even if it's very gentle stretches while lying in bed. Thanks for a great video.

[@erikhodge2298]

Thank you for your insight Melinda!

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!🙏🏼

[@snapshot4341]

Your info has helped me to accept this & what I'm going thru & to quit fighting against this & getting so frustrated with what I'm going thru. Thank you for sharing!

[@lambdasun4520]

Currently in phase 3. I agree with everything you said, very good video. I still feel some symptoms (chest pain, light fatigue) when walking above 2000 m altitude or jogging for more than 5 km, but in that case I just stop for a while and it's getting better and better. 1 years and 6 months after mild initial infection. Phase 1 lasted 1 year, phase 2 lasted 5 months, and I'm in phase 3 since approx. 1 month.

[@bennyb.1742]

Bless brother. This is the kind of thing I need to read on my flair up days. They're rarer and rarer but it gets to me you know?

[@BrownGuyGaming91]

Hey, I got covid August 27, 2023. I believe I just entered phase 3 about almost 2 weeks ago. I say that because I felt 90% normal for about 12 days straight, had most of my energy back, felt great even, until like 2 days ago. I started to feel light fatigue like your saying, followed by a light heache. But yeah it seems like the flare-ups and less and less, and weaker than before. I still constantly have this burning sensation in my body though that has pretty much never gone away yet, it almost feels like a low grade fever. I'm just hoping I get back my energy fully again and these ups and downs as far as feeling these weaker symptoms go away.

[@CharlieMurdoch-c1h]

Im a paramedic that got COVID 3x. It was after my last bout that the symptoms started. First for me was mood and cognitive changes. I've been hospitalized twice for psych symptoms that were not normal for me. I am very self aware of my dx disorders. I know how my cycles behave, I learned to control panic, in the past decade I have never had a public panic attack. Im still convincing my doc that this is not a manic episode, despite what it appears. Then the weird stuff started. Like asymptomatic SVT, my watch alerted me to my heartrate being 192. I restarted my watch because I did not believe it. I will say, having half a lifetime of a couple mental disorders has prepared me to convince a doctor that I have an invisible illness, while being ill and not knowing what the hell is going on and feeling like every medical professionals gaslighting you.

[@franciscavanhassel9500]

Thank you for this explanation. I can only say, this is so true! I'm in phase 3 and close to complete recovery. It is so important to realise that your body is not broken (pls check doctor first). But it is a malfunctioning autonomic system. Safety reappraisal is so important. When the body works, do activities and build up slowly. When the body is stuck, listen and stop pushing and take rest. I'm 16 months from covid infection and almost there. People, don't listen to those who tell you otherwise. Full recovery IS possible. It might take long, but IT IS POSSIBLE. Don't loose your faith.

[@mistyfoley4210]

Thank you! This was the most common sense approach I have seen yet and validated a whole bunch of stuff that that been kind of lurking around the edges of my thoughts already. I am 11 months out and still struggling to find a baseline to build from. It makes so much more sense presented as 3 phases! I have also found that it is better for my mental health to stay away from the support groups. I was all over that for a while until I realized that they were just upsetting me or making me depressed when I am generally a positive person. Thank you again. I have new hope again now!

[@graetelsullivan1612]

Erik, thank you so much for this. I am in phase 1, 6+ months and I am going through so much of what you’re describing. You have done a great job in the recording because you make feel as if we are longtime friends. One of the multiple problems for me, no one believes what I am going through.. I have never been so sick in my life. I am a cancer survivor also. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking your time to do the video. I’m hopefully that on the next few days I will be able to go to a long Covid clinic. My cardiologist and PCP have already enrolled me. They are all over the world now. You gave me hope and inside of what I am going through emotionally.❤

[@erikhodge2298]

So glad this could be of help to you! Hope is everything. And luckily there is hope. It’s a long journey but there is hope! Feel well!

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!

[@graetelsullivan1612]

@@User98681 Thanks so much. Where would I get Resveratrol and Quercetin. I am also avoiding carbs to lessen inflammation.

[@Gabriellekidd]

How are you doing now?

[@daniellej9252]

Wow, great post. Keep helping people like this. So happy you’re doing better

[@sallyweiner4180]

Thank you so much. I am 3 months from when I got ill which it me with vertigo from inflammation around c4 and c5 among a bunch of other typical COVID issues. Physical therapy and pressure point work is bringing my base line back to something normal. The dismissal from doctors has been discouraging but again thank God for the physical therapist. Truly a gifted healer

[@erinmoug5075]

Love you. Thank you. I jumped two fast thinking I was ready for old life in phase two - big relapse.

[@hemmamistry6563]

Erik thank you so much for this informative, supportive and encouraging video. It has helped me feel like I am on the path to recovery and to trust and honour each phase of the process. It is so hard to downgrade everything in phase 1, I think it is a huge hurdle to recovery but ultimately that is what's needed. Wishing everyone well on our healing journeys, keep the faith and don't lose hope :)

[@shawnalanoue4087]

I'm a new covid long hauler. I? In a dark phase. Neurological issues,sleep,anxiety, no smell ,headsche,bones crushing,no taste,confused, can't keep a thought,neuropathy issues heart issues,and sweating. Can't stand eat well. I feel lost. This has helped. I have been in a dark place. Trying to cope. Not sure what to try. Thank uou for your video. Trying to learn how to get through this.

[@erikhodge2298]

Make sure to watch some recovery stories. They are at times all I had to hold onto.

[@amyshull5379]

Thank you for taking the time to share this. Wish I had seen it years ago. I got Covid in spring 2020 and it has been such a long road. I am in phase 2 hopefully getting closer to phase 3. You are spot on about everything. It makes me hopeful for the future. Thank you for the optimism!

[@ForeverRoxy]

Thank you! I’m two month in and this gives me hope. Phase 1 is no fun! Looking forward to being on the other side of this. 🙏🏼

[@snapshot4341]

Thank you so much! Your info has help me understand this so much & where I'm at right in this! And what to do to further my recovery. And that there is hope! And the peace that where I'm at & what I've been doing is on track.

[@annegribben444]

I hope you read this ... I have led a healthy life and now have long covid... respiratory /asthma issues requiring inhalers and prentizone now initially.. I've met now long haulers many healthy.young but now debilitated people ...SLOWED DOWN...CHANGED GEAR.. LIVES THAT FEEL FOREIGN AND STRANCE LIKE A DIFFERENT PLANET... It reminds me YOUR EXPLAINING HOW WE MUST ACCEPT AND HONOUR OURSELVES OUR SITUATION AND ITS REQUIRED CHANGES ..TO GET US THRU...... So this was EXACTLY.THE MIND CHANGE I WAS FORCED INTO.WHEN MY.ONLY CHILD WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TERMINAL CANCER 2WEEKS TO LIVE BUT LIVED FOR 2YRS AT 13YRS TO 15. This time was.A MASSIVE GIFT... TO TAKE US OUT OF THE BUSY 9 TO 5 SET UP WORLD ...WHERE WE HAD TO LEARN TO PUT OURSELVES FIRST.TO THE LEVELS OF HOW THESE EXTREME BUT LIFE CHANGING EVENTS CAN BRING TO.US IF WE JUST CAN SHIFT GEARS SLOW DOWN AND STOP.AND FULLY.GET IT THAT THIS IS REALITY....OUR INTIMACY.OUR LEARNING DEEP PRIVATE PERSONAL CURVES DIFFERENT DAILY TIME FRAMES SETTINGS ENDLESS CHANGES....AND THESE IN THEMSELVES IF YOU ARE OPEN IN JUST NATURAL WAYS THEN CAN REGISTER JUST HOW PRICELESS THESE FORCED ON YOU TIMES CAN AND ARE ... THEY ARE TRULY.LIVING LERNING CURVES ...WETHER TO SURVIVE OR NOT....THATS THE SOACE WE LIVED IN AND IT WAS A PRECIOUS AND NOT NEGATIVE OR WASTFUL TIME ...PROBERLY.YES IT WAS THE MOST INTENSELY.LIVED OUT LIFE OF MY LIFE....AND THE LOSS OF MY SON STILL BRINGS ME THESE PRECIOUS LEARNINGS INNATE DEEPLY APPRECIATED IMMEASURABLE EXPERIENCES AT THE NAKED COAL FACE THAT CLOTHE ME NOW IN FAR FAR DEEPER HIGHER VASTER AREAS OF UNDERSTANDINGS IN SO MANY COUNTLESS WAYS ONE CANNOT BREAK THESE DOWN INTO FRAGRANTS TO MEASURE OR EXPLAIN.. That's what long covid does to many .....YOU SURVIVE AS MANY DONT AND THEN YOU.WAKE EACH DAY INTO.A NEW DAY ..WITH DIFFERENT " CLOCK.TIMES" ...TIDES OF LIFE... THAT YOU HAVE TO ACCEPT ABD FIND THE FINER POINTS TO FEEL BLESSED AND ALIVE IN....LIKE THE DAYS OR PARTS OF THE DAY OR NIGHT YOU FIND YOU HAVE PEACEFUL NORMAL TROUBLE FREE BREATHING ......BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS THAT MAKE YOU SMILE AND FEEL BLESSED IN THE MOMENT THAT NEW CLOCK.TIME ...SEPARATE FROM " THE 9 TO 5 "TIMELINE" OF WHICH WE ARE NORMALLY ENTRENCHED ENSLAVED TO ... Your info is very grounded and real... bless your gifts in centering our own journey as the PRIMARY FOCUS ALL TOLD.... AS THE 9 TO 5 UTOPIA IS JUST A SET UP IN.SOCIETY THAT PUTS UNFORTUNATELY MOST PEOPLES PRIMARY NEEDS ASIDE WHILE WE WORK.STUDY ETC TO.EARN TO.PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE. I was blest as my son was to get more than the 2 weeks prognosis for him to live....giving us 2yrs to have "the time of our lives together " ....and as a survivor of covid 19 ....I AS MANY HAVE BEE GIVEN THAT EXTRA CLOCK TIME TO LIVE AT OUR COAL FACES MORE INTIMATELY WITHIN OUR OWN "INDIVIDUAL "SELF" NEEDS. Each day is a WHOLE DAY...that many.never had or get... THANKYOU FOR YOUR WISDOM.. WE COME THRU.WITH THESE WISDOMS STRONGER AND MORE HUMBLE ABOUT WHAT LIVING AND OUR SELVES ARE.

[@florasantos8833]

Thank you, Eric. This is really very helpful in knowing there is light at the end of the tunnel. This video will also explain to those who don’t understand what we are going through. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[@tonyd5564]

Omg! This explains everything I've been going through. Physically and mentally. I got covid before it was announced. Had angioplasty and lung x-rays and everything normal. They couldn't find any reason for me to have shortness of breath, heart pain, tingling, extreme fatigue.

[@erikhodge2298]

So strange isn’t it? Recovery is possible.

[@tonyd5564]

@erikhodge2298 seems to be getting better the past month. Slow, slow process though.

[@janetgardner6053]

There's no research been done into long COVID..so any info will help me.Bless youxx

[@louisejackson1968]

​@@janetgardner6053there is lately some research. Look up muscle fatigue/PEM in long covid- thrre's a proper piece of Dutch research January 2024 in Nature Communications with blood tests and biopcies before abd after exercise bike showing muscle damage and mitochondrial dysfunction/damsge - all corresponding yo the described and lived experience of long covid sufferers

[@tamikahill4778]

Such a great video, wish I had found it sooner. Everything you describe down to the emotions is what I have felt over and over again. Thank you for this

[@lauralauwers]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m in tears with hope. I can’t wait to heal so I can make a video like this for others.

[@lisamullen3068]

This was really helpful. I haven’t been well since I had covid in October 2022 for the first time. Then I got it again in January 2023.. was much sicker that time. Just got home from a ct scan as I’ve lost about 30 lbs due to long covid GI issues. Normal tests and scans. My anxiety is up and down… I just stumbled onto this video. Thank you!!

[@briechilli4496]

Did you regain any weight ? Did you have an appetite ?

[@bareknuckle56]

Thanks so much for this. I’m just starting my journey with long Covid. Finally got my head around it, now trying to come up with a plan and this video helped greatly.

[@markplane4581]

Very insightful video, and very much appreciated. Phase 1 is a bear, especially if you have to carry a stressful job and parenting. And acceptance is not easy given the intense limitations imposed by long COVID. I've been in phase 1 for 16 months, reinfected twice, most recently this February. Finding one's baseline and not straying a beat is definitely a challenge, especially if you're used to being active and relish being able to put your head down and push yourself through challenges. I'm learning that true acceptance involves finding what of genuine value I can mine from the illness. I've heard it said that one has to get to a place of seeing the condition as a gift and I believe that's true. Becoming more patient, more mindful, and less reactive; those are the challenges I have to embrace. If I can actually master those things, I have to believe this experience will have been a gift. I love a good challenge anyway! Good luck and speedy recovery to everyone who's suffering through this malady!

[@paulpersons799]

Crazy that u say that about it being a gift that ur sick because I'm dealing with my 2nd infection of long covid after being back to 90 percent then bam, back to recovery. But as farcas the gift thing, I keep saying that I'm gonna come back better after this. Prayers on healing bro

[@lucylee6194]

Thank you so much Eric for sharing this video! I am still so struggling at 8 months, with still lots symptoms . Your story give me patience and confidence to continue the journey of recovery. Good luck to you and all those who suffered from long covid! All the best to all🌹

[@edjack5on]

I am so grateful for this video, I just wish I had seen it earlier. I was in phase 2 a couple of months but pushed myself to hard (or got reinfected), and went back to phase 1. Here I am in phase 2 again, and this helped me a lot.

[@rogergarrison5488]

Im 3 months in and EVERYTHING you discuss here is 100% spot on im in the im scared mode right now!!

[@37895]

Mate.. fuckin superb . Concise. You’ve summed up what Ive spent 1000s of hours researching. Thanks from England

[@erikhodge2298]

Glad this could be helpful!

[@lindarichmond1197]

Thank you! Now I understand what I'm feeling as I move from phase 1 to phase 2. What you've shared helps me to be more patient for now.

[@jhayes]

Completely relatable - thank you. 100% agree that I had to “let” my body heal itself. Mitigating stress soooo important. Approaching my 2 year mark. Experienced the”3 stages” as you have described it, and in “stage 3”. Still pacing, but at a higher level. Easily walking 3 miles a day and yes, it does feel great. Nicely done.

[@erikhodge2298]

Thank you! Love to hear you’re doing better!

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!

[@breezylyn2168]

​@User98681 what's resvertrol ?

[@ftaproductions7573]

Many thanx Eric. Very helpful & timely find 😊 Enjoy your well-being

[@Kingofcrunktak]

Thank you for your videos Erik! I am a big fan.

[@johnframe1117]

This was really helpful Erik - It is so hard to navigate through phase I as you described, especially giving things up that you need to do to calm your nervous system down. This is just so important and I struggled learning the same lessons over and over. I was diagnosed with Lyme but also potentially have long covid too (very similar CFS symptoms) and am about a year into actively trying to recover. It takes a ton of effort and dedication, but I appreciate you making this video to show people how they can overcome it if they stick with it.

[@erikhodge2298]

Thank you John. Good luck on your recovery!

[@johnframe1117]

@@erikhodge2298 one quick question, did antihistamines help you at all? Or do you think they help with finding your baseline so that you can begin recovering? Trying to figure out if they are actually helping or if i need to take the bandaid off and actually "feel" where I'm at with my symptoms as a gage.

[@erikhodge2298]

@@johnframe1117 that’s hard for me to say. They might have helped or maybe I just really wanted them to help. This was a few years ago for me now and they didn’t hurt, but I’m not sure they were a game changer for me either. But I’ve heard good things about them from others. Sorry it’s not the most useful answer.

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!🙏🏼

[@SpannerManSam]

Some great tips and I totally agree. The biggest thing that helped my recovery speed up is to detox, eat clean and healthy, thinking positive and tell yourself you’re going to get better. Look into a mirror everyday and tell yourself you’re getting better

[@coryrussum9286]

Good for you Thanks for sharing and educating 🙏🏾 Fasting is a priceless practice as well.

[@anthonyparkernearlifeexp]

I think I'm in phase 2 based on this video. Lately I can almost make it through a day without taking a power relaxation nap/session. I have dizziness, fatigue, and a metallic taste in my mouth. I did breathwork every morning before I ever had covid, so that was easy, I also take cold showers, which I wondered whether I should stop while suffering with long covid, but have found they've been helpful. What I'm finding now is that when I take a big risk and work out lightly(very lightly), sometimes I'll feel okay that day, but the next day is a rough one. Nowadays, it seems as though my dizziness is pretty handleable. I'm hopeful to reach that third phase.

[@BrownGuyGaming91]

Sounds Exactly like me! I've had long covid since August 27th so not super long yet but yeah. I now have better days than before. Still slight fatigue and Brain fog/headaches. The first month was the worst! Had crazy dizziness/vertigo, extreme fatigue, extreme brain fog, sleep anxiety/insomnia and sleep apena... One thing I've noticed since almost day one is that my body is constantly warmer than normal, almost like a low grade fever that hasn't gone away.

[@Shannon_Robbie]

Thank you for your words of encouragement in the video! I got Covid in April of 2022 and still have fatigue and brain fog. Last summer, I was starting to feel a bit better and felt like I was being lazy so I bought a bicycle and went cycling. BIG mistake! My fatigue came back with a vengeance. Now I feel zero guilt about taking a cat nap in the computer chair at home. I just hope I didn't cause a major set back by forcing myself to exercise last summer? I'm kicking myself now of course! I'm also dealing with an ailing, elderly parent and a stressful job. This is adding to my nervous system not being able to relax. Having GAD (General Anxiety Disorder) certainly doesn't exactly help matters.

[@bennyb.1742]

Right on dude. I spent about a year bouncing from 2 back to 1 from over doing it, and now I think I'm stuck between 2 and 3. I've really, forcibly, chilled out and have made some pretty good progress I think. Don't feel quite right but flair ups a very rare. I think I'm ready to push into phase 3 but I'm SO scared of being wrong and having an other big set back. I used to be a pro cyclist, so I've been heavily conditioned to ignore pain, discomfort and tiredness which is obviously bad in this case!

[@erikhodge2298]

It is tricky when you aren’t sure. Glad to hear you’re progressing.

[@suspendiert5913]

You spoke from may soul, Erik! Greetings from Germany, not knowing if phase 1 or 2 ... but enjoying painting water color while healing 😊

[@aimeelbm]

Great video! I’m just starting in phase three now. When I was in phase one, every time I had a flare I would google long covid, read research papers, obsessively scroll support groups, check my watch constantly to track my heart rate. I didn’t know at the time that all of this was dysregulating my nervous system and making my symptoms worse. I didn’t find my baseline until I stopped working and put my faith in a mind body approach, stopped checking my watch, stopped manically researching, and started meditating, breathing, ice bathing, and just generally trying to give myself a good life within my energy envelope. For me, I started to see improvements and stabilisation within 2 weeks. Of course, the choice I made to stop work is tough financially, and there should be way more support for us - but in the end, I was just getting worse by pushing myself and the decision was made for me.

[@valeriefox-armes9644]

Thank you for this! My illness started with the 'notavaccine' in 2020 so nobody wanted to deal with it at all for a while. Finally had the battery of tests on heart, lungs, etc. All fine, thank goodness, but I was no better. My GP was sympathetic and good enough to tell me it wasn't all in my head when I asked if that was the problem. Meanwhile, my temper was raging. I was, and am, furious over the whole vax reaction issue. In '21 I came down with the virus itself, which presented in me as similar to a bad, lingering cold. The shot was much worse. Things have been improving this year, though, and it's been a long time since I've had a 'nope day', where there's just no energy for anything. And now, as I'm listening to you and writing this, I have the stupid thing again, like a bad head flu. Can't help but wonder what my system is going to do with it, but your advice will help enormously. Again, thank you. I really thought I was losing my mind.

[@casta9172]

Some quick tips from things that are helping me Turmeric, Moringa tea to reduce inflammation, Ashwagandha tea for helping with sleep, Bromelain and Nattokinase for blood circulation and brain

[@adityarivonkar1981]

what were your symptoms?

[@louisejackson1968]

Thank you. Moringa tea is news to me re long covid - may try with my 16 yr old daughter 8 months with long C. Already tskes curcumin supp and quercetin.

[@carolinesser-miles6608]

Coming up to four years. Sadly, there are no doctors here that are even willing to help. So trusting the process doesn't really work for everyone. Which is probably why I ended up back in phase one. But I also think that moving back into the parasympathetic stage would be vital. Any tips on what to do to fend off numerous life crises around me and in me to get the nervous system to relax would be greatly appreciated.

[@c-hawkins4358]

I had covid one year ago and lost my sense of smell and taste. I never looked into long covid until now and I did because I still can't smell much. I turned 71 in May and thought my brain fog and fatigue, depression and other things were happening because I was getting old. I never thought it could be long covid. I spend a lot of money on supplements but maybe I'll cut back because it really hasn't helped I don't think. I have been so afraid that I am losing my mind. I get so little sleep, I just can"t get enough sleep. I will try your suggestions and hopefully I will be on my way to recovery. I'm glad your video was my first about this condition.

[@breezylyn2168]

There's a lady that's saying protein powder helped her symptoms huge. I'm gonna try it

[@amypurks1892]

Question?! Were you diagnosed with Long Covid? I’m 10 months in just slowly coming out of a bad two months. I’ve been to several doctors the newest one just keep saying I have flu like symptoms. I do have a marker in my blood work for an autoimmune. Just did some more bloodwork so I’m not sure of what yet. Your video has validated everything that I’ve been going through! I cannot thank you enough for making this I’m going to show it to my family and friends! So they can better understand! God bless you! I pray that everyone on this page gets to phase 3 and recovery!

[@erikhodge2298]

Hi Amy! Thank you for the kind words. To answer your question, I was never diagnosed with long COVID or PASC (what h believe the medical community calls it) I was hit with LC in 2020 so no one really knew what it was and I stopped relying on doctors to fix me and so no I’ve never had an official diagnosis. I think most people are probably in the same boat as me concerning this.

[@davidmoody7555]

Thank you for your video. You are giving hope to so many people and you will be blessed for that. Your video is the best one I've seen regarding this crazy illness we are going through. I pray that you will continue to fully recover and I wish you all the best.

[@erikhodge2298]

Thank you for the kind words David!

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!🙏🏼

[@boaster11]

Thank you so much man. I am about 4 months into my recovery and it felt like such a defeat to have your symptoms flare back up after I had a full week of no symptoms. This video really gave me the push I needed now. I think the hardest part has been the acceptance part as I had to stop after 6 months going hard at the gym. I noticed that sauna really helps me a lot, as well as a cold plunge. This video gives me a lot of hope! 🙏

[@thelittlemoontravelers]

Keep the faith my friend, the regressions can be brutal psychologically but the week of no symptoms means you are headed in the right direction!

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!!!

[@christenr7365]

I had covid 3x within the last 12 months and I’m constantly having one decent week and then crashing for 1-2 weeks after that. However I am never fully getting past 80-85%. I’m losing my mind. The body weakness is what scares me the most! How are you feeling now????

[@SupraRyu]

@@christenr7365 sheesh, same exact situation here.. absolutely sucks..

[@boaster11]

@@christenr7365 I have in the later months been able to hike and live a more normal lifel Still not able to go the gym, but I am recovering. I am in this for the long run and there is hope. Have been doing EBOO and one IV therapy yesterday. Currently in India now where these treatments are much cheaper. Doing one 3 hour EBOO session today and have scheduled 5 HBOT sessions. It is still quite expensive, but I noticed significant recovery in the past and will see in a couple of weeks how my body handles it. Wishing you the best in your recovery journey, and do not lose hope, you got this!

[@thelittlemoontravelers]

Very well written and said my friend. In phase 3 now and you nailed all of it. Would highly recommend cold showers/water therapy and breath-work in the mix, I believe it can help expedite the process by stimulating the vagus nerve/parasympathetic response. It was a game changer for me.

[@erikhodge2298]

Love to hear you are in phase 3. It’s like life opens up again!

[@thelittlemoontravelers]

@@erikhodge2298 "“We are all faced with great opportunities, brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” - Dr. Joe Dispenza

[@thelittlemoontravelers]

@@erikhodge2298 Do you ever have small periods of symptoms returning in phase 3 for your and it really freaks you out? I'll have anxiety creep back in when I get hints of some of the weird old symptoms and my body is wondering "is this another relapse?" but so far have been able to lean on the tools I have acquired to help calm the nervous system. Just curious what your experience has been in phase 3.

[@erikhodge2298]

@@thelittlemoontravelers absolutely. Just the other day I over did it a bit when playing a full round disc golf with lots of hiking. Gassed myself a bit. The next day I was a bit “nervy” but just did what I have learned and talked about on this channel. I felt fine shortly after. That was yesterday. And today I just finished photographing a whole wedding. A very intensive day on your feet all day. That’s the hard part of phase three. Feeling so much better and needing to push yourself but not over doing it too soon and exactly like you said, not freaking out when you do. Just understanding that this is part of the process and necessary.

[@thelittlemoontravelers]

@@erikhodge2298 Well put my friend. All about having faith in the framework and tools you have put in place for yourself when things start to regress.

[@chugh9992]

Thanks, that’s been really helpful. I definitely discovered pushing myself to exercise or do certain tasks was counterproductive. Two days later I’d be racked with aches pains and exhaustion. I’m certainly going to try throttling back more than I have been and just rest and sleep. Trying to do too much definitely makes it worse! Thanks again!

[@deborahbutel2622]

Well done Erik. It is such a strategic illness and so scary. I’m month 7 and have a zillion ever changing symptoms. I have started exercising again for my own mental health but not sure. Hopefully 🤞

[@erikhodge2298]

Thank you Deborah! Listen to your body. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

[@deborahbutel2622]

@@erikhodge2298 thanks Erik

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!

[@CBEACH]

Have you tried the ArtemiC Rescue and ArtemiC Support Combo yet? They are made for Covid and Longcovid and have been in medical testing to be a treatment.

[@beatinglongcovid]

Thanks for Sharing Erik! I am just finding these recovery pages after I created my own 🤛🏻 stay strong with your recovery. 100% for me my nervous system went haywire. Constant sympathetic… was awful. Love the breathwork and meditation suggestions!

[@erikhodge2298]

Thank you! I look forward to watching your videos!

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!

[@bluesing3082]

This is the best video I’ve seen ever to do with long Covid, thanks very much for making it. I hope to escape phase 1 soon, been in it for a long time 🙃

[@alchemythroughsisterhood]

Hi Eric! Glad I stumbled upon your channel. I subscribed. Right now I’m in between phase two and three. Also, I’m documenting my day to day so doctors all over the world can see in real time my symptoms which are primarily neurological 💔 glad to see there may be hope for me! I have been taking supplements which have been scientifically proven to reduce inflammation and also a low inflammatory diet. I found it’s been helping to reduce the brain fog and pain.

[@vanmasterflash7153]

I'm still in the first phase but I feel like my anxiety flair ups have maybe slightly gotten a little better. Slightly longer durations of feeling ok. BTW I was asymptomatic or maybe slight symptoms like a stuffy nose or mild headache. I didn't know I had it till the dizzy spells and tinnitus hit. When the panic attacks and extreme anxiety hit I was in PURE HELL. Hydroxyzine helps a lot.

[@breezylyn2168]

Try plant protein powder.

[@JoseSoto-eg8hk]

Thank you so much for this video. God bless you! I thank God that I'm not working due to some surgeries I had few yrs back and dr didn't want me to return to work so I decided on a medical retirement. I don't even know how I would have done it. And I sympathize with everyone who is going through this. I believe I'm in stage 2. It's been a long year. Hope and pray every one heals.

[@sksteigerwald3649]

I think this is the most important part of your video: “You will not be able to heal until you accept that you’re going to be sick for a very long time .“ I have been sick 15 months with long Covid and I am in the middle of of stage two. I am 68 years old. Thank you very much for your video. Everything you say is totally true.

[@erikhodge2298]

Thank you! Yes I really believe that you won’t see any progress until you give yourself permission to be sick and stop trying to push though it. Your body has the ability to heal. We just need to get out of its way and let it donuts thing. Support where necessary but understanding that we won’t heal us. Our body will.

[@User98681]

I reccomend prolonged fasting. DYOR on the topic and make sure your in the right health to do it safely. I have seen a great improvement in my LC after a 3 day water fast paired with supplementing RESVERATROL & QUEURCITIN. This triggers autophagy and clears the blood of spike proteins!🙏🏼

[@alexr2477]

Stumbled across this video by accident. Although I have not been fully diagnosed as having Long Covid yet I am pretty certain I have it. I have been pushing though illness for around 16 months now and this video has made me realise that I have to genuinely rest and that is the only way to recover, and for that thank you. I am in a difficult situation as I am at school in the UK in my final 2 years where it matters how well you do as it determines your university options and possible career paths so it is difficult for me to rest as to do this could muck up my exam results. I still need to figure this out but this video has helped a lot in my way of understanding how I will get better. And I will say it again, thank you.

[@jannekekleintijssink6851]

There is a great book by Annemarieke Fleming on dealing with fatigue from covid, cancer and chronic diseases. Best I learned is taking multiple 15-20 minute breaks during the day were you lay down flat (or chair back in the car) with your eyes closed (no internet! relaxed music allowed) to teach your body to dial back again and restore your energy. Another tip is learning to do things in order: Thinking brainy stuff - Doing physical stuff - Rest. Since resting right after brainy stuff, the mind doesn't really shut down. She has lots more. It's brand new in Dutch (may 2023) I don't know when there will be an English version.

[@dagmarg.277]

Thank you so much for this. This gives me hope 🙏💝

[@Gronneberg1]

Oh my goodness Erik…you and I are basically the same person. I’m currently 6 months out from my 3rd known covid infection. Leg weakness is here and the chest pain/inflammation/neuropathy in the sternum and clavicle are so bothersome. Seem to have some parts of the day that feel quite normal, but quickly deteriorate. Can’t wait to get to where you are! Thanks for making this video👍🏻👍🏻

[@erikhodge2298]

It’s a long journey. Don’t loose hope. There is life after long COVID.

[@crlundy86]

Thanks so much, Erik. This was/is helpful and makes sense. A concern for physicians I've seen has been my mental health, anxiety, depression. However, like you mentioned, being positive, meditation , loads, and loads of rest is extremely helpful. Do well, be well.

[@simagolikov3105]

Thank you Erik so much. Your video helps a lot. God Bless You!,,,,,,,