After nearly many years with chronic fatigue syndrome, I thought healing would be the end of my struggles. I was wrong. Recovery brought an unexpected identity crisis that nobody warned me about.

In this video, I open up about the raw truth of what happens when you finally heal from chronic illness—the disorienting experience of no longer recognizing yourself or your place in the world. When survival mode ends, who are you underneath?

What you'll discover:

Why healing can trigger a profound identity crisis

How chronic fatigue syndrome changes your personality and values

The challenge of reconnecting with friends who moved on during your illness

Why the "old you" might not exist anymore (and why that’s okay) How to rebuild community when you no longer fit anywhere

Practical steps for navigating this overlooked part of recovery

If you've been struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome, ME/CFS, long covid, or similar conditions and feel lost after improvement, you're not alone. This identity shift is a normal part of the healing journey that deserves attention and compassion. Have you felt this identity confusion during your chronic illness recovery? What helped you navigate this transition? Timestamps: 00:43 The unspoken identity shift 05:40 Social disconnect and re-entry schock 11:11 The search for a new community 15:28 Rebuilding Identity J

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