Recovery story: Holly Johnson Underwood.

Holly shares her story of hope, belief, perseverance, and resistance. She has had chronic inflammation of the nervous system, was using a wheelchair, had chronic sensory sensitivity, constant PEM and more. Her story is inspiring for all those who might be giving up hope.

[@alyeskakochanek]

I relate to Holly's feelings of panic and overwhelm so much. Hearing her story is so inspiring. If she can recover, so can we all. Thank you, Suzy, for this interview ❤️

[@natalienuttallinnatewellbe1771]

What a beautiful conversation. Here's to healing & being supported by a kind & compassionate community x

[@MrMisterShort]

Loved hearing your story, Holly!! I've been there too thinking long covid was my new life. Your story is inspirational! So happy for you! Gina

[@CrystalVibes4]

I would like to find info on the dr that was mentioned & the diet that was recommended plus vagus therapy. Inspirational listening to you both x

[@kristiny4727]

My same question exactly!

[@bollybarb1]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I promise to log my improvement, to easy to forget how dark it has been. I've really resisted this but I will do it. Thank you both.

[@sarahlufflum1843]

Thank you 💕💕 thank you for your positivity and kindness in sharing your story to help us xx

[@Ruca76ying]

Can you share the doctor info again?

[@Gunnluvv]

Thank you so much for sharing your story - it is both healing and inspiring, and has given me some hope for recovery.

[@kathrynhough8814]

Amazing, well done you two 🥰 Holly you look so happy, well done!

[@ea1112]

Thank you Suzi and Holly - your message is so empowering and uplifting !

[@fleurpeutherer6552]

This is wonderful . Thank you both . Truly inspirational & what we all need to hear 💕

[@rbdesigner725]

Wonderful to see. Thank you both!

[@caitlingray6550]

Thank you for sharing 🤗 I’ve not been as bad but I do have days where I’m just totally exhausted & get so sad I don’t have the energy for my 16 month old son but I keep reminding myself it will get better! Hearing your story gives me hope which as we said is so important x

[@sherylmarshall1444]

Thank you for this inspiring story ! I am only 4 months in but as I was very active previous to covid I find it incredibly disheartening not being able to do much or being put on bed rest by doctor if I have an infection, including second instance of covid and chest infection after first covid episode as my heart spiked if I move an inch). I feel in some ways worse than immediately post covid as my resting heart rate has gone from slowly reducing to surpassing what it was during covid and now way beyond this, which has had a knock on effect on standing and walking. Although, I think my waking and standing heart is a lot more steady than at the start (I think, it all blurs a bit together. I even so days think I was fine and my worrying, fear and stressing have caused my issues). Anyway, this lovely video as given me motivation to do something positive and have just joined the Recover programme to hopefully help to calm my autonomic nervous system as I feel this is keeping my heart higher (obviously lack of activity hasn’t helped). Happy to report completing my first session (chair yoga) so thank you ever so much and apologies for my kind of moany post 🙈😊🙏

[@swyllie30]

Great story. Glad she is doing so well.

[@nealeyconquest2564]

What an inspiring video! Holly mentions being available to reach out to people. Is there a way to get in touch with her? I'm 5 months into long covid and it'd sure be a boost to have more interaction with positive people who have navigated their way through this experience. Thanks for all you're doing Suzy, just signed up to rest, repair and recover this week and looking forward to it 👍

[@Swansue]

So how do we get in tocub with Holly?

[@nandisilva7164]

suzy, could you give me the name of the facebook group you created? thank you so much