Melanie's TMS Success Story - Long COVID, Insomnia, Nerve and Neck Pain, Fatigue & Anxiety
Melanie, a mother of two from Ireland, developed intense nerve sensations, severe anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue after a COVID infection, on top of long-standing neck pain and other symptoms. Using mind-body techniques she found on YouTube—visualization, nervous-system regulation, and responding to symptoms without fear—she reports her symptoms fully resolved and she feels better than ever, with only minor residual neck tightness that improves as she worries about it less. In this closing portion, Melanie describes a turning point during her recovery: at a loud, late-night dance class, she noticed a fearful thought that the outing would cause a crash, chose to stay present and enjoy herself anyway, and says things improved markedly afterward because she proved to herself she was okay. This is one person's account of a mindset shift supporting her improvement, not medical guidance, and similar moments don't work the same for everyone.