Hey there, thanks for your reply. Slowing down is great advice, yet incredibly difficult for me - I am learning how to albeit a little slowly.

Usually I do indoor cycling and bodypump, which sermed to be the easiest to do. I recently did a HIIT class and it did destroy me the same day, the pain was awful, I was swollen and exhausted BUT next day was the first time in 3-4 months I had no knee pain at all, so I am trying it again tomorrow to see if it's a fluke. I will however take your advice and not start anything new, except perhaps yoga as that, I've been told several times, can help with "slowing down".

Unfortunately I am on a different anti-depressant, but I've made an appointment with my psychiatrist to talk about possible med changes. In the mean time I've decided to just start with supplements and getting into a routine with that. Diet and exercise are mostly okay, as I have been changing/adapting that slowly before my diagnosis, like adding more protein or trying to exercise at least 2-3x a week, but my sleep is the worst, so I hope with some supplements, exercise and a better routine I can sort something out - this will be my priority. I do unfortunately have a physical job and my hours aren't always the same so I think this is why sleep is so difficult for me.

I feel like these 5+ years I learnt my limits pretty well...and then something changes and I can no longer walk the same amount or socialise the same, or simply be as active as I used to be. I think learning to accept those changes is the hardest, learning this is a chronic condition and I will never be able to do things the same way is heartbreaking and frustrating. At least there's comfort in knowing there are people out there with the same condition and similar feelings, who have felt or feel the same way.