"I Couldn't do Anything By Myself" - Marie's Recovery
Marie Devise's full recovery interview
"After contracting COVID again in April 2023, I found myself bedridden and completely dependent on others for the simplest tasks."
Key Takeaways From Marie Devise's Recovery
| Condition: | Long COVID. Bedbound severity level. |
| Severity: | Bedbound. Significant impact on daily functioning and quality of life. |
| What worked: | CFS Recovery's nervous system retraining system based on neuroplasticity protocols. |
| Now: | Being able to cook again and socialize freely has brought me so much joy. |
Marie Devise's Story: Living with Long COVID
After contracting COVID again in April 2023, I found myself bedridden and completely dependent on others for the simplest tasks. I couldn’t go to the bathroom or shower alone, and I had to call friends to help with basic needs. The symptoms were overwhelming, and I felt like I had lost all independence.
Now, I can easily walk 10,000 steps a day, see friends, drink coffee again, cook, and enjoy life fully.
The Science Behind Long COVID Recovery
In Long COVID, the nervous system can get stuck in a chronic stress response. The issue may be functional rather than structural. Your nervous system may be locked in protection mode, making even normal activities feel overwhelming. This is what keeps symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pain cycling.
Nervous system retraining uses neuroplasticity, your brain's ability to rewire itself, to help shift out of that stuck state. Instead of just managing symptoms, it works to address what may be driving them. That's where meaningful progress can begin.
Before vs. After: Marie Devise's Recovery
| Area | Before Program | After Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Life | Bedbound with Long COVID | Being able to cook again and socialize freely has brought... |
| Energy | Severely limited | Significant improvement |
| Activity Level | Minimal to none | Active and engaged |
| Outlook | Struggling, uncertain | Hopeful, progressing |
Where Is Marie Devise Now?
Marie Devise has experienced meaningful progress through CFS Recovery's nervous system retraining approach. Their story is part of our 100+ hours of filmed recovery case studies with other people sharing their experiences on camera, in their own words.
We've helped people as young as 9 and as old as 86. People who've been dealing with this for 1 month to 69 years. People from bedridden to semi-functional and everywhere in between, all in our community.
Marie Devise's Recovery Wins
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you recover from Long COVID?
Many people have. Marie Devise's story is part of over 100 hours of filmed recovery case studies from CFS Recovery's community. Through nervous system retraining and neuroplasticity protocols, people with Long COVID are recovering every day. CFS Recovery has helped people from bedridden to semi-functional and everywhere in between.
What is nervous system retraining?
Nervous system retraining uses neuroplasticity principles to help your brain and nervous system shift out of a stuck stress response. In Long COVID, the nervous system often gets locked in a protective mode after a viral trigger or prolonged stress. Retraining helps it recalibrate, which may allow your body to start functioning more normally. It's coaching-based, not medication-based.
How severe was Marie Devise's condition before recovery?
Marie Devise was dealing with Long COVID at a bedbound level, experiencing symptoms like extreme fatigue, brain fog, back pain. Watch the full recovery interview to hear the story in their own words.
Where is Marie Devise now after CFS Recovery?
Marie Devise's recovery wins include: Being able to cook again and socialize freely has brought me so much joy. Their story is one of many in CFS Recovery's community of 2,000+ clients across 50+ countries.
Your Recovery Story Could Be Next
Every person on our Recovery Stories page once felt exactly like you do now. Exhausted. Skeptical. Wondering if recovery was even possible. Marie Devise's story shows it may be possible.