I'm a medical professional that had a post- viral syndrome following the flu. In retrospect, even though I didn't realise it at the time, it may have lasted fo

I'm a medical professional that had a post- viral syndrome following the flu. In retrospect, even though I didn't realise it at the time, it may have lasted for over a year. It easily fit the definition of depression, but less so the negative symptoms. Could also be classed as stress or anxiety. It went away when I cancelled all my commitments (at the time my director of studies said I was on a course to fail, and advised I handed over other responsibilities in the run up to the exams to other people). Turned out it was overkill and I had plenty of free time. During this time I returned to my normal self, and I'm more self-aware of the issue now. In ME/CFS one of the treatments is 'graded exercise therapy'. Given my experience, I should have done something like this earlier on.