Roberto's Journey: From Long Covid (1.5 years) & PTSD to Full Recovery
Roberto, a nurse, developed Long Covid after hospitalization with COVID-19 and spent roughly a year and a half with severe fatigue, weakness, digestive trouble, PTSD-related nightmares, poor sleep, and brain fog. After learning about polyvagal theory, he practiced breathing exercises, yoga, and self-compassion work, and describes gradual improvement that led to full recovery within about two and a half months, returning to full-time work and running. His story shows that even long, seemingly hopeless stretches of illness can end in complete turnaround.