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NEW: Modern Attachment Conference LIVE with Ann and Sue – Early-bird registration here!The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on our world – one of the most difficult being long COVID, which has shed light on chronic illnesses worldwide such as ME/CFS…In this episode, Ann and Sue share their research as well as personal experiences as caregivers for those with the illness and discuss the stigmas, invisibility, psychology of denial, support in advocating for your health, discussion of how to be a supportive caregiver, and secure relating in regards to chronic disease. “…the notion is to come to accept something you might not have chosen, and strive to find peace with where you are at now … It’s not necessarily about getting back to where you were. It’s about growing from where you are today.” – Sue MarriottTime Stamps for Long Covid and ME/CFS00:05 – Information about the May Modern Attachment Conference24:42 – Markers of long covid 42:11 – Discussion of the book “Grappling with Cure” by Eli Clare44:15 – Important reminders on taking your medical care seriuosly/advocate for yourself Resources for today’s episode Long Covid Brilliant Imperfection: Grappling with Cure by Eli Clare – A book Sue has been using as a resource for understanding and supporting chronic illnessThe Lonely, Isolating, and Alienating Implications of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Samir Boulazreg, Samir and Rokach, Ami – NIH ArticlePost-Exertional Symptom Exacerbation (PESE) – Long Covid PhysioA discovery in the muscles of long COVID patients may explain exercise troubles – NPRControversies related to chronic fatigue syndrome – Wikipedia articleME/CFS Research Published 26 December 2023 – 1 January 2024 – The ME AssociationThe psychological impact of COVID-19 on the mental health in the general population – National Library of Medicine, Oxford University ArticleWe support mental health access to those traditionally left out of mainstream healthcare and use a portion of the income we receive from corporate sponsors to do just that! We can only do that with the help of our Patrons – joining as a TU Neuronerd Podsquad premium subscriber, you support this mission and get a dedicated ad-free feed plus occasional very cool and unique study opportunities, reading groups and who knows what else may come! We invite you to join our community. Click here to join! A Discussion on Secure Relating & Chronic Illness (223) – Transcripts Interested in the May 2024 Conference? Click here!! Or, email your questions to info@TherapistUncensored.comCheck out the eye-popping list of amazing professionals who have endorsed this book.For a signed copy use the BookPeople link, or purchase from your local bookstore, or from any of the links provided!Pre-orders are officially available! Get it now to join in the fun when it arrives April 30 2024.Please consider giving to Mental Health LiberationWe support mental health access to those traditionally left out of mainstream healthcare and use a portion of the income we receive from corporate sponsors to do just that! We can only do that with the help of our Patrons – joining as a TU Neuronerd Podsquad premium subscriber, you support this mission and get a dedicated ad-free feed plus occasional very cool and unique study opportunities, reading groups, and unique surprises! We invite you to join our community. Click here to join! Mental Health Liberation is our primary partner at this time – please consider giving whatever you can to support mental health access for those traditionally left behind and support training for BIPOC therapists.Support the show by supporting our partners and the sponsors of today’s episode! Go to Zocdoc.com/TU and download the Zocdoc app for FREE Dipsea is offering an extended 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/TU Go to CozyEarth.com/TU