From Bedridden to Pharmacy School: Karson’s Full Recovery Journey

Karson Todd's Story: Living with ME/CFS

When I got sick in 2018, my whole world flipped upside down. I was a freshman in high school, waking up early for workouts, going to class, and spending my afternoons on the baseball field. Then one day, after getting mono on top of a few other medical factors, my body just crashed.

Within a week, I went from training daily to spending 20 hours a day in bed.

The Science Behind ME/CFS Recovery

In ME/CFS, the nervous system gets stuck in a chronic stress response. Research suggests the issue may be functional rather than structural. Your nervous system may be stuck in protection mode, and even normal activities can feel overwhelming. This is what keeps symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pain cycling.

Nervous system retraining uses neuroplasticity, your brain's ability to rewire itself, to help shift out of that stuck state. Instead of managing symptoms, it may address the underlying pattern. That's when real, lasting recovery starts.

Before vs. After: Karson Todd's Recovery

Where Is Karson Todd Now?

Karson Todd has made remarkable progress through CFS Recovery's recovery system, built on nervous system retraining. Their story is one of over 50+ hours of filmed recovery case studies from real people sharing their real experiences. Not scripted. Not staged. Real people, on camera, in their own words.

We've helped people as young as 9 and as old as 86. People who've been dealing with this for 3 months to 50 years. People from bedridden to semi-functional and everywhere in between. Over 3,000 documented client wins across our community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you recover from ME/CFS?

Yes. Karson Todd is one of thousands of documented recovery wins across CFS Recovery's community. Through nervous system retraining and neuroplasticity protocols, people with ME/CFS have reported meaningful progress. CFS Recovery has helped people from bedridden to semi-functional and everywhere in between.

What is nervous system retraining?

Nervous system retraining uses neuroplasticity principles to help your brain and nervous system shift out of a stuck stress response. In ME/CFS, the nervous system often gets locked in a protective mode after a viral trigger or prolonged stress. Retraining helps it recalibrate so your body can function normally again. It's coaching-based, not medication-based.

How severe was Karson Todd's condition before recovery?

Karson Todd was dealing with ME/CFS at a moderate level, experiencing symptoms like overwhelming fatigue, brain fog, insomnia. Read the full story above.

Where is Karson Todd now after CFS Recovery?

Karson Todd's recovery wins include: Now I’m back to studying for pharmacy school, working, exercising, playing softball, and enjoying life without fear. Their story is one of over 3,000 documented client wins across CFS Recovery's community.