Why You Can't Just 'Snap Out Of' of Long Covid or ME/CFS

In this video, I talk about the big role Polyvagal Theory plays in understanding ME/CFS and long COVID, and I share some useful techniques that have helped me and others. MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 💻    • Turn Off the Fight or Flight Response: Evi...   - 3 Evidence-Based Strategies for Turning off Your Flight or Flight Response 💻    • Rachel's Full Recovery From ME/CFS & FM - ...   - 🔬https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19297... - Points to ANS dysfunction in the cardiovascular system of ME/CFS patients. 📘 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9217617/ - Discusses cardiovascular, metabolic, and neuroendocrine irregularities, implicating the ANS in ME/CFS pathology. 🧠 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... - Highlights the link between reduced cardiac vagal modulation and cognitive issues in ME/CFS patients. 📊 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24601... - Covers a range of studies showing ANS abnormalities like reduced HRV and altered blood flow in ME/CFS patients. 👦 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30828... - Shows reduced health-related quality of life due to symptoms like orthostatic intolerance, possibly linked to ANS dysregulation. 📉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17823... - Reviews the common occurrence of orthostatic hypotension and intolerance in ME/CFS, often linked to ANS dysfunction. - - - - - 📌 Join my FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course - simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/bra... OTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES: 🌟 Recover Now with Raelan 👉 Join Brain Retraining 101: https://tinyurl.com/brainretraining101 Includes bite size videos, weekly live group coaching + support group. 🏥 FREE Recovery Masterclass — https://cfsrecovery.co/recovery-found... 🧡 Freeme App — Start Reversing ME/CFS and Long Covid (Even From Bed): https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme 📱Try Curable—6 weeks FREE — http://www.curable.com/raelanagle ________ STRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS? ✅ Get weekly bullet-point summaries from our latest recovery interviews. Subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raela... 🗂️ Check out past issues: https://us4.campaign-archive.com/home... ✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇    / @raelanagle   LET’S BE FRIENDS: 🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram -   / raelan.agle   TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - 📚 Intro: Why is Polyvagal Important? 00:24 - 📣 Member Shoutout: Special Thanks to dt41lt 00:49 - 🧠 What is Polyvagal Theory? Dr. Stephen Porges Explains 02:52 - 📈 Decode Your Nervous System: The 3-Tier Hierarchy Explained 04:30 - 🔗 How This All Connects to ME/CFS 06:11 - 🤯 What Polyvagal Theory Reveals About Long Covid 07:16 - 🛠️ Practical Strategies: Shift Your Nervous System Today 07:53 - 🤝 First Strategy: Tune Your Nervous System with Co-Regulation 08:52 - 🌬️ Second Strategy: Unlock the Calming Power of Your Breath 10:07 - 🌳 Third Strategy: Overlooked Mindfulness Technique 11:44 - 🎵 Fourth Strategy: How Sound Can Change Your Nervous System 12:06 - 🌙 Fifth Strategy: The Combo You Need to Master 13:22 - 💆 Sixth Strategy: The Bodywork Technique for Instant Relaxation 14:02 - 💖 Compassion: Why Self-Care is the Key to Recovery … NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support! REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you. #mecfs #longcovid #chronicfatiguesyndrome #chronicpain #chronicfatigue #postcovid #longhaul #cfsrecovery #mecfsrecovery #mecfsawareness #dysregulation #longcovidrecovery #cure #recoveryispossible #covidrecovery #recoverystory #chronicillness #fibromyalgia #healthjourney #healing #mindbody #emotionalhealth #longhauler #dysautonomia #dysautonomiaawareness #brainretraining #neuroplasticitytraining #braintraining #highlysensitivepeople #neuroplasticity #pots #functionalneurologicaldisorder #anxiety #mindbodyconnection #chronicillnessrecovery #emotionalhealing #mindbodymedicine #postviral #postviral #tms #vagusnerve #rewireyourbrain #nervoussystemhealing #nervoussystemregulation