Nitro-It seems like you're handling things well, doing a little when you feel up to it and then giving yourself time to recover. It's been over 18 months for me and I'm continuing to see very slow progress if I consider large chunks of time. I'm able to enjoy small amounts of socializing (often with ear plugs) and then rest for a while when I start to get overwhelmed or fuzzy around the edges. I think you really have to take the exercise really slow and careful, just like everything else. It seems that patience is key in this recovery. Good luck!