Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (M.E./CFS) Progress Plan Explained

Are you stuck in the "Valley of Death"? It’s that devastating cycle where you feel good for one day, do a little bit too much, and then crash for days (or weeks). You feel like your muscles are on fire, your headaches are through the roof, and you are right back where you started. In this video, I’m going to show you the #1 Framework to finally break this cycle. We call it the Maintenance and Progress Framework. Most people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (M.E./CFS) try to force recovery. They "push" when they have energy and "crash" when they run out. This video explains why energy is actually the last thing to return—and why focusing on your "Foundation" first is the only way to build lasting capacity without flaring up your symptoms. We will cover exactly how to find your baseline, the "5-20% Rule" for progressing safely, and why you need to stop overcompensating on your good days. In this video, you will learn: Why you keep falling into the "Valley of Death" (and how to get out). The difference between "Maintenance Months" and "Progress Weeks." Why "Brain Retraining" fails if you don't have a physical foundation. How to measure progress using Capacity, NOT Energy. Real-life success stories of people who went from bedbound to living full lives. FREE RECOVERY TRAINING: Looking for more practical help? Access our free recovery trainings to help you start moving forward from home: cfshealth.com 🚀 Want help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info -   / cfshealthrecoveryhub   Timestamps: 0:00 – How to Stop the Push–Crash Cycle (Intro) 0:38 – The “Valley of Death” Explained (The Trap) 2:38 – Step 1: Finding Your “Appropriate Baseline” 3:30 – The Maintenance Phase: Stabilizing Your Symptoms 4:05 – The Progress Phase: How to Safely Increase Activity 5:22 – 3 Mistakes That Cause Crashing (What NOT To Do) 7:07 – The “Foundation First” Analogy 7:45 – The Secret: Maintenance Months vs. Progress Weeks 9:39 – Real M.E/CFS Recovery Stories (Proof It Works) 12:55 – The 9-Month Recovery Timeline Visualized 14:04 – The 5–20% Rule: Exactly How Much to Increase 15:28 – The #1 Myth: Why You Must Stop Measuring Energy 16:34 – 5 Signs You’re Ready to Progress (The Checklist) #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MECFS #CFSRecovery #PushCrashCycle #CFSHealth #PostExertionalMalaise