Living with Long Covid, Invisible Illness and Finding Support

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by Emma Wills Taube, who has been living with long Covid since 2022 and went on to set up Long Covid Solidarity, a peer support project connecting people affected by the condition.Emma talks about what it was like to become disabled after Covid, the confusion of not having a clear diagnosis at first, and how speaking to someone else with long Covid helped her begin to accept what was happening.We also discuss the day-to-day reality of long Covid, including how it can affect energy, identity, work, relationships and mental health, as well as the challenges of navigating healthcare and being taken seriously with an invisible condition. Emma also talks about the importance of peer support, community, and why Long Covid Solidarity matters.Please note: if you are thinking about trying supplements or other alternative approaches discussed in this episode, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional before doing so.If you would like to find out more about Emma’s work, you can visit her site here:https://sites.google.com/view/longcovidsolidarity/homeOther groups for people with long Covid include:Long COVID SupportLong COVID SOSIf you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, comment and follow the podcast.If you want, I can also make this a bit more SEO-friendly for Buzzsprout.Support the show