Esther Adams breaks down the specific symptom patterns that define chronic fatigue syndrome - from the delayed crashes that happen 2-3 days after minimal activity to the cognitive fog that makes reading impossible. If you've been told your complex symptoms are "just stress," this episode reveals the medical reality behind what you're experiencing.

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