To me I just have a new 'normal'. I know I am optimistic and part of that it that I can walk fine (unless I'm extremly fatigued mentally or physically), I only use a scooter or wh/ch whenI'm doing something like going to an amusement park or zoo. I have cog/fog but that is also at it's worst when I'm extremely physically or emotionally exhausted. So way do I consider myself OK? I guess because of my age and state in life. I'm 58, kids gone, will own my home next year, have bery little debt/ But the big thing is this. I think God gave me the kick in the butt that I needed. I am far happier now than when I was working. I was able to go to my daughters home for a week when she gave birth to each of my grandaughters. I saw them being born. I have the enrgy that I can play with them when they are here. Now they know I don't want them any longer than 2 days cause I'm flat on my back then but it's OK. I enjoyed my two days. I was an RN and let nursing define who I was. My family came second and my husband and marriage came third. So I haven't worked now since 5/99 and love it! I also think I'm being objective because nursing gave me a nice SSD check. In two yeras I can start drawing a nice pension check form my old job.

I don't know how you young kids do it out there. I did have a tough time adjusting to finding the new me. Good luck