Helen The OT

So grateful to have been part of this and for spaces that truly centre lived experience.

#LongCovid #POTS #PwME #chronicillness #OccupationalTherapy

I shared my lived experience of Long Covid: the reality of my symptoms, the challenge of trying to manage work and just how vital peer support has been along the way.

#LongCovid #POTS #PwME #chronicillness #OccupationalTherapy

This was relatively early in my journey, I wrote it in February 2021, when I had been unwell for just under a year.

#LongCovid #POTS #PwME #chronicillness #OccupationalTherapy

A white screen with the Long Covid Physio logo at the top (a blue circular virus-like symbol with a person icon in the centre). Below it, the date “14 Feb” appears. Large bold black text reads: “Should I stay or should I go?”

The next advocacy piece I was involved in was a blog for @longcovid.physio titled "Should I stay or should I go"

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#LongCovid #POTS #PwME #chronicillness #OccupationalTherapy

So grateful to have been part of this and for spaces that truly centre lived experience.

#LongCovid #POTS #PwME #chronicillness #OccupationalTherapy

I shared my lived experience of Long Covid: the reality of my symptoms, the challenge of trying to manage work and just how vital peer support has been along the way.

#LongCovid #POTS #PwME #chronicillness #OccupationalTherapy

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This was back in 2021 now, but I still look back on it fondly.

It’s been incredible to watch Long Covid Physio grow over the years, and I’m proud to still be a member 💚💙🫶

🎧 Links to spotify and youtube below

#LongCovid #POTS #ChronicIllness #Pacing #OccupationalTherapy

We talked about my lived experience of Long Covid, pacing and the very real challenges that come with it.

I remember feeling nervous but also really grateful for the space to speak honestly.

#LongCovid #POTS #ChronicIllness #Pacing #OccupationalTherapy

Graphic for the Long Covid Physio Podcast. On the left is the Long Covid Physio logo and text reading “The Podcast – Helen: ‘Navigating Pacing’” with the handle @LongCovidPhysio and social media icons underneath. On the right is a simple line illustration of a studio microphone. Video length shown as 50:11.

Thought I’d start sharing links to podcasts & webinars I’ve been involved in over the years.

Starting with the very first one!

It began with a tweet about spoons, which led to a chat on the @longcovidphysio.bsky.social podcast.

#LongCovid #POTS #ChronicIllness #Pacing #OccupationalTherapy

And behind the scenes, I’m in the preparation phase of setting up my own independent OT practice, with hopes to launch in the next few months 💚

Grateful for these opportunities and for the small sparks of purpose returning 🙏

#occupationaltherapy #LongCovid #PwME #chronicillness

I was also invited to peer review a paper for an academic journal which I really enjoyed.

#occupationaltherapy #LongCovid #PwME #chronicillness

An exciting start to 2026 so far 💚

In Jan, I was appointed joint Specialism Lead for ME/CFS & Long Covid in the @thercot.bsky.social Long Term Conditions Network.

#occupationaltherapy #LongCovid #PwME #chronicillness