I've had mono for over six months. As I stated in my most recent posts I started feeling well enough to go out- certainly not well enough to return to work or maintain my previous daily schedule, but well enough to at least go on a short walk and sit outside without having to use a cane or feeling like I was going to pass out. I did this for a few days and then woke up one morning virtually unable to get out of bed. It was like this for about a week and now I'm starting to feel better so I am very very slowly going outside so as not to overdo it. My question is for those who have recovered or are well on their way in recovery- do you feel that it is still the actual mono fatigue weighing you down or is it just your body having been deconditioned for so long that it takes a while to remind it how to engage in daily life? Not sure if the answer is even all that relevant (or if it's entirely one or the other- my best guess would be that it's a bit of both) since the symptoms essentially require the same course of treatment, but just curious if I'm still mainly suffering from mono or if at this point it's just mostly a matter of reconditioning the body.

Also- on a somewhat separate but semi-related note- I am seeking advice on how to not live in perpetual fear that I may overdo it and wind up in bed for a week again. I'm so scared to do anything, because of how fragile my body is, that now I am afraid I am moving too slowly/playing it too safe. As a result, I am also afraid that I am at risk of further deconditioning myself and thus extending the duration of my illness. Viscous cycle!

If anyone has any advice on any of these categories I would so love your input!! Thank you!