I am the Ancient Mariner.

We're over 20 years in. Probably too late to for us to tell. However, anyone reading this DON'T do what we did and try to carry on as normal, or keep up social engagements, or doing things that would be enjoyable but require efforts.

Convalescence, the real thing, in adequate doses, is still the best thing to give the body's systems time and energy to mend. Sensible everything. Diet, sleep, everything. Relapses multiply the problems. Other things get broken along the way.

Its like looking after your teeth, later is too late. listen to your body. If you're not normally a lazy person it's unlikely you've suddenly turned into one.