Energy Pacing & Rest

Categories: Lifestyle

Description:

Energy pacing means balancing activity and rest so your body doesn’t get pushed past its limits. Many people with Long COVID experience “crashes” (also called post-exertional malaise) when they overdo it—symptoms like severe fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, or body pain can suddenly worsen hours or even a day later. These crashes can last for days and often feel much worse than the usual tiredness after activity. By breaking tasks into smaller steps, planning rest breaks, and watching for early warning signs, you can lower the risk of these setbacks. Pacing helps protect your energy and makes daily life more manageable while supporting gradual recovery.

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Long COVID

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Dr. Curbside

September 29, 2025

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Energy pacing is one of the main strategies for managing Long COVID, though it does not treat the underlying illness. Similar to its use in ME/CFS, pacing helps patients balance activity and rest to avoid post-exertional crashes, where symptoms worsen after doing too much. This approach often involves breaking tasks into smaller steps, planning rest breaks, and respecting personal limits. While its benefits are modest, pacing is one of the more consistent ways to reduce flare-ups and maintain daily function.

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