I need some input from folks here. At 6 1/2 months, I'm still not considerably better, with brain fog and fatigue, light sensitivity and dizziness that seems to remain static. Throughout this ordeal, I have worked full time, with some medical leave here and there so that I could have some time recovering, (working on a part-time basis for a month or so). However, I wonder now if it is work that is really getting in the way here of a full recovery for me. My job can be stressful. I have tried to moderate things at work and keep stress levels as low as I can, but that has been very difficult at times. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! What I have been doing is really trying to not let my symptoms make me so anxious, and this is helping, but at the same time I wonder if I have prolonged this ordeal. I am the main (really only) breadwinner in my family, with two wonderful daughters and a great and supportive wife.

I only took 4 days off work initially, mainly because I really didn't feel that badly at first, but I feel like this really was a mistake. I have heard that most people do make a full (or at least recover to 90% or so) recovery from this disorder, but I am feeling very discouraged right now.

Thanks for any input!

(And "static" in that there are many symptoms I do not have anymore from the acute phase, like nausea, vertigo, extreme light sensitivity, panic attacks, etc. So I HAVE gotten better in some respects)