I would say that I'm now "95%" recovered and pretty much fully able to lead a full life now. I cannot emphasize how much seeing a neuropsychologist helped me in my healing journey--plus getting my anxiety and depression in check. I still have a few symptoms (mainly fatigue, now, and ever so slight balance issues, esp. under artificial light) but I am a fully engaged 40 something now with energy to spare. In addition to training again for next year's cycling season.

I cannot emphasize this enough--stay positive, and get that anxiety and depression in check. In a bizarre twist in how the brain works--both anxiety and depression exacerbate and make the symptoms 10 times worse. Also--once you glean all the information that you can from forums like Neurotalk, it's the best idea to look to other more positive places for input. I would highly suggested "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Cabot Zinn as a starting place. Don't let the title scare you, this is a great book about mindfulness and living life to its fullest even when suffering from chronic conditions.

Stay positive people! Things will work out OK! Stay positive!