Your Nervous System’s Role in Recovery

by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan

Nov 12, 2025

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The deeper connection of symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pain. (written 05/04/2025)

When we think about recovery - especially from Long COVID and infection-induced chronic conditions - we often zero in on symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pain. But there’s often something deeper connected to all of it: your nervous system.

At ThriveNinety, we see it all the time. Recovery gets stuck because the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is stuck. When the nervous system stays in survival mode (fight or flight), it limits the body's ability to rest, heal, and rebuild.

The good news: There are simple, science-backed ways to support your nervous system—helping you shift out of survival mode and into recovery.

In our latest blog, we cover:

Why nervous system regulation is essential after illness
How to spot signs of nervous system imbalance
Practical steps you can take today to support healing

Read the full article here ➔ The Nervous System’s Role in Recovery

You're not alone. Recovery is possible—and it starts with creating safety for your brain and body. We're here to walk with you every step of the way.

Warmly,
Katie & Andrea

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