Why Long COVID Feels So Random (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)

Oct 1

If you’re living with Long COVID, you’ve probably asked yourself: Why do my symptoms feel so random?

One day it’s a pounding headache. The next it’s brain fog so heavy you can’t finish a sentence. Then it’s panic out of nowhere, or digestion that turns upside down. It feels unpredictable, like your body is pulling symptoms out of a hat.

And when you try to explain this to other people, coworkers, doctors, even family, you may get that look that says, Really? All of that?” which only adds to the frustration and the shame.

Here’s the truth: your symptoms aren’t random, and they’re not your fault.

If you’ve been trying to rest and still don’t feel better, Why Rest Isn’t Helping explains what’s really going on.”

The Common Thread Behind “Random” Symptoms

Your body has built-in regulation systems that keep things steady: your nervous system, your stress response, your digestion, your hormones. When those systems are overtaxed — by illness, trauma, or constant stress — they start to misfire.

That misfiring doesn’t show up as one neat diagnosis. It shows up as headaches. As pain. As panic. As GI trouble. As brain fog. As exhaustion.

On the surface, they look like separate problems. But underneath, they’re all connected through a body that’s stuck in survival mode.

Why This Matters

When you see the symptoms as random, it feels hopeless. How can I possibly fix ten different things at once?

But when you understand that the symptoms are connected, something shifts. You realize: If I can help my system calm down and find balance again, many of these symptoms can ease together.

That doesn’t mean a quick cure. But it does mean you’re not powerless. There are ways to work with your body so it can stop firing off alarms all day long.

A Different Approach

What I do in my sessions is help women gently bring their bodies out of that “survival mode.” The practices look simple, but the effects can be powerful. When your system steadies, symptoms often soften — headaches quiet, digestion settles, mood steadies, panic loosens its grip.

It’s not magic. It’s your body doing what it’s built to do — once it’s given the chance.

The Takeaway

Your symptoms aren’t random. They’re your body’s way of saying, I’m overwhelmed, and I need help to reset.

And the good news? Relief is possible. With the right support, you can stop feeling at the mercy of “random” symptoms and start feeling like you’re back in the driver’s seat of your healing.

Tired of chasing random symptoms?

Explore The Reset — a 4-week program to help your body remember real rest.