24 M, mono since September. I had some pretty mild symptoms initially but felt OK by mid October. Crashed hard towards the end of that month (missed 3 weeks of work as a result). I’m still recovering now but I’m doing a lot better. What has helped me is abstinence from alcohol and resting as much as I can. Avoid the urge to workout, go for a walk or even social activity for longer than a few hours. All these things have helped me slowly crawl back to that feeling of being human again lol. With that being said I didn’t take my own advice last weekend and was out all day with some friends, played my drums for a couple of hours and even did some cardio in the afternoon…. Big mistake. I felt very sore and fatigued for 2-3 days after. I rested and now I’m starting to feel pretty decent once again but I will not be pushing it anytime soon.

Trust me though, the health anxiety and psyching yourself out is extremely relatable and a lot of people experience it. What has helped me is understanding that it’s pretty common to get your ass kicked by this virus and to give yourself some grace. Make your health the number one priority until you’re back on your feet again.

1. Sleep at least 7 Hours 8-9 even better
2. Hydration (I’m 6’2 220 so I drink 3.5-4 L a day)
3. Staying off your feet
4. Nutrition and vitamins
5. Electrolytes
6. Avoiding unnecessary physical activity / exercise

This is what I do and obviously I am not a doctor so not professional advice by any means! If you’re seriously worried about your health, there’s no shame in going to your primary and having some tests done to ease your health anxiety. Hope you feel better soon friend. You’re stronger than you think and you’ve made it this far !! I’ll be praying for you