I should add that the amount of time to recover for me might have taken a long time but not repressing my emotions anymore took me forever to do.

Doesn't mean it will take you or anyone else as long. But recovery does take time. My psychologist explained to me something along the lines of:

When your energy levels are low and you're forcing yourself to do something physical, it's like paying with a credit card but having no money to pay your credit card at the end of the month. Your balance will keep on increasing = Your fatigue will increase since you don't have any reserves.

So don't overdo it and don't push yourself. For example, if you go to Walmart, spare your energy by using those driving carts.

I hope this helps!