Power naps, lasting 10-20 minutes, enhance alertness, mood, and memory while reducing fatigue. For those with Long Covid, they serve as vital self-care, fitting into a pacing strategy to mitigate symptoms. Even quiet resting, without sleeping, offers significant benefits. Proper timing and understanding personal responses maximize effectiveness and support recovery.
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Finding Strength in the Slow: My Long COVID Journey
Long COVID has drastically altered the author's life, transforming a once seamless narrative into a series of pauses and unexpected shifts. This condition has imposed the need for patience, forcing the author to adapt to new rhythms and celebrate small victories while managing energy carefully. Despite challenges, resilience and gratitude emerge through the journey.