Shannon Emilia’s ME/CFS Story
Shannon developed ME/CFS in her early twenties after years of pushing herself through intense study and exam pressure, and crashed badly after spinal cortisol injections, becoming nearly bedbound with exhaustion, pain, and brain fog. Through extended rest, a clean diet, and gradually addressing her anxiety and stress response, she improved from around 15% energy to what she describes as about two-thirds of the way to recovery. She remains on her journey and is not fully recovered, but her story shows that meaningful progress is possible even partway through.