Penelope's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (M.E.) Story
Penelope developed sudden, severe fatigue in summer 2019 while living a very active life working two jobs and climbing and skiing daily, and her symptoms later multiplied to include tinnitus, headaches, vertigo, and panic attacks. After accepting her illness and joining a coaching program, she built daily routines and now experiences consistently good days as long as she stays within her limits. She describes being able to work and walk ten minutes without crashing — a meaningful improvement, though she is not fully recovered.