Recovery Road Community Forum:
Connect, Share, and Heal Together

Hi all,

I would love to hear about others' experiences of what helps you with PMS.

I found a very surprising and life-changing improvement in PMS symptoms with brain retraining and nervous system regulation.

I used to be crying in agony and feel so low for at least 2 weeks before, now I have 1-2 days of feeling a bit uncomfortable. I have also changed a lot of aspects of my life, so would love to hear what others feel has helped or not helped.

• Do you have or did you used to have awful PMS or PMDD?

• What have you found that helps the most?

• If you have made lasting change to your symptoms, tell me more!

Sending love to everyone here,

Eve 💚

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to share a reminder that helped me so much and continues to add value to my life:

Healing isn’t a straight line, and progress doesn’t always look like big leaps, sometimes it’s just choosing not to give up today.

If you’re in a rough situation right now, please remember these facts:

• You’ve survived 100% of your hardest days so far.

• You’re allowed to rest without quitting.

• You’re allowed to feel overwhelmed and still move forward.

• You’re allowed to take tiny steps, they still count and are valuable.

Recovery can feel slow, frustrating, or even invisible at times. But every moment you choose compassion over criticism, connection over isolation, and hope over fear… that’s progress. And it matters.

None of us are walking this road alone. This community exists because we all understand what it’s like to rebuild ourselves piece by piece. So if you’re struggling, speak up. If you’re doing well today, celebrate it. And if you’re somewhere in the messy middle, you’re in good company.

Keep going. You are worth the effort your healing requires.

We believe in you, even on the days you’re not sure you believe in yourself.

Sending strength and love to everyone here.

Eve 💚

Hello lovely people!

On Friday, I had an amazing chat with Matt, who fully healed himself from long covid using a range of mind-body techniques.

He has gone from being unable to get up a flight of stairs or leave the house to fully living life again!

Matt is a parent of 3 young children, an outdoor and very active person, a teacher, a breathwork facilitator and a truly interesting person.

He has made an amazing recovery and I know that you can too

We will be sharing his interview about his full recovery journey soon, but I didn't want you to wait to hear another story of hope 💚

Love and gratitude,

Eve 💚

Hey everyone,

Since it’s Pain Awareness Month, I wanted to share something that’s been really eye-opening for me in my chronic pain journey: the mind-body connection.

I know that phrase can feel really tricky - it did to me! It doesn’t mean the pain is “all in your head.” Chronic pain is 100% real. The brain and body are sending signals to each other saying "PAAIINN".

The nervous system (the road that carries the signals) gets stuck in “alarm mode.” That alarm keeps going off even when our bodies aren’t in danger anymore.

Think of it like a smoke detector that’s become too sensitive. It still goes off when you cook bacon, even though there’s no fire. The pain signals are real, but they’re not always a sign of permanent damage.

The bit I really LOVE is that just like a smoke detector can be reset, our nervous system can learn to quiet down too. Things like gentle movement, calming breathing, journaling, or even just learning how pain works can help turn the volume down over time. There is more research than ever, proving this hopeful point!

For me, this idea gave me a sense of hope. Instead of feeling like pain was completely out of my hands, I started to see small ways I could help my body and brain feel safer. And little by little, that made a massive difference. Now I am in no pain on a daily basis. If I hurt myself (like accidentally whacking my elbow on a door), I feel more in control of the pain. The skills I have learnt through brain retraining still apply!

This month feels like a good time to remind ourselves: the pain is real, but so is the possibility of change. Noone is broken, and there are ways forward :)

I’m curious, has anyone else tried mind-body approaches, and what has your experience been like?

Mondays need more motivation in my eyes!

These post it notes are some of my personal Jar of Joy/Wins from my recovery process last year.

Bear in mind often these little wins might be the only thing I could do in a day and I often rested for a long time before and after.

Changing my focus to celebration and pride for my progress, rather than focusing on what I couldn’t do was such a game changer.

What are you proud of yourself for this week?

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is it worth the waiting list to get an ADHD diagnosis on the NHS,

I'm not sure if I would take the medication anyway. Has anyone got any experience of the diagnosis process or the drugs that you're offered and the effects?

thanks in advance x

Hello,

I realised I had anxiety when I was much younger, perhaps around the age of 15. At the time it was quite an intense feeling, almost like a physical pain. Now I think I still have anxiety but it's not he same feeling anymore. Kinda like more a numbness and disconnection around people. Is this anxiety?

Thanks

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EDIT: Title should say 'symptoms' not systems

Hey, welcome! This is a safe, supportive, no‑judgment zone for anyone living with (or loving someone with) ADHD. It’s a space to share what it’s really like, celebrate the little (and big) wins, laugh at the messy bits, and lean on each other when things feel tough.

Whether you were just diagnosed, have known about your ADHD forever, are still figuring things out, or you’re here to support someone else, you belong here. 💚

If you feel up for it, tell us a bit about yourself - where you’re at right now, what you’d love some support with, or even just a fun fact (we love tangents ✨).

We’re glad you found us. Welcome aboard! 💚

Welcome! This is a safe, supportive, no‑judgment zone for anyone living with POTS (or supporting someone who does). It’s a space to share what it’s really like, celebrate the little (and big) wins, swap tips that help, and lean on each other when things feel overwhelming.

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, have been managing POTS for years, are still searching for answers, or you’re here to support someone you care about, you belong here. 💚

Why not tell us a bit about yourself, where you’re at right now, what you’d love some support with, or even just a random fun fact (we’re all about connection, not perfection ✨).

We’re so glad you found us. You don’t have to walk this road alone 💚

This space was created to be safe, supportive, and free of judgment. It’s a place where you can share at your own pace, find understanding, and know that you’re not alone. Together we can encourage each other, notice our progress (no matter how small), and offer support through the tougher moments.

Whether you’re just starting to make sense of your anxiety, have been living with it for years, are here to support someone you care about, or simply need a place to feel understood, you belong here. 💚

If and when you feel ready, you’re welcome to introduce yourself. You might share where you are right now, or what you’re hoping this space can give you. But there’s no pressure. Take things at your own speed.

We’re so glad you found your way here. You don’t have to walk this path on your own 💚