I and many others disagree with the full rest concept. Quiet rest is promoted more than full rest. Quiet rest means avoiding stimulation while staying active enough to maintain good blood flow through the brain. A gradual return to a more active life is also a more widely held concept. An all or nothing approach can be problematic.

I believe one needs to also learn to recognize triggers that cause symptoms so that those triggers can be avoided. It also helps to learn the signs of overdoing it. They are similar but not always the same. For me, rereading a line of text was a common sign. Needing to make an effort to focus my eyes is another.

I spent a long time in short stints at various activities. I had to stop reading the morning paper because it would cause me to need a nap.

So, don't push too hard if you notice any symptoms coming on.