Amy Allan is used to talking about the unseen — but in a pair of recent social media updates, the Dead Files alum opened up about something painfully real: a string of stressful incidents at home, a car-related scare, and a major shift in how she’s managing her health.
In her newest post, Allan told followers she’s been away for a while because life “has been SO long,” then laid out several tough events that piled up back-to-back. The most alarming detail was a house break-in. Allan said there was a home invasion, and she described talking the person out of the house. She didn’t share identifying details, but the message was clear: it was frightening, disruptive, and part of why she disappeared from public view for a bit.
On top of that, Allan also mentioned a car accident. She explained that she wasn’t in the car when it happened, and added that “D is ok,” suggesting someone close to her was involved but came out physically alright. Even so, she wrote that the car has been in the shop for a month, which hints at a longer, stressful aftermath — the kind that can drag on and weigh on you even after the initial shock passes.
But the most personal part of her update centered on her health.
Allan shared that she started a new medication, saying it was meant to help with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and CPTSD. Those are serious conditions that can affect day-to-day life in ways people often don’t fully understand. ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) is commonly associated with deep exhaustion and limited energy that doesn’t improve with rest. Fibromyalgia is often tied to widespread pain and sensitivity. CPTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder) can involve long-term anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and stress responses that don’t simply “switch off.” Allan didn’t go into medical specifics — and she doesn’t need to. Just naming these conditions publicly is a big step, and it helps explain why she’s had periods of stepping back.
In the same post, she admitted she currently feels “like shiiii,” keeping it blunt and honest rather than polished. She also mentioned plans to begin HRT soon, and said she’s starting school next month. That combination — health changes, hormone-related treatment, and a new academic schedule — signals a major life reset, even if it’s happening in the middle of chaos.
What’s striking is that this isn’t the first time Allan has told followers she’s been knocked off course by illness and heavy life circumstances. In an earlier post (the one you shared first), Allan said she got “wicked sick” after a trip to Prescott. She also hinted at ongoing instability and big decisions, writing that she might have to stay in the U.S. longer than expected, and that another move could be coming. She described her living situation in spiritual terms too, saying the house carried residual energy and that it felt like the land “never should have been built upon.” Whether readers interpret that literally or emotionally, the message sounded like someone feeling worn down and searching for a safer, calmer place to land.
Despite the heavy tone, Allan’s most recent update wasn’t only about setbacks. She also shared signs of forward movement: she said she’ll be back working soon, and that her store is running again. In the comments, someone asked if she plans to teach again, and Allan answered yes — a simple reply, but one that suggests she’s trying to rebuild routine and purpose.
Taken together, Allan’s posts paint a picture of someone dealing with a difficult stretch — safety fears, disruption, chronic health struggles, and major life transitions — while still trying to inch toward stability. It’s not a dramatic “comeback” announcement. It’s something more human: a reminder that healing often looks like small updates, quiet progress, and continuing to breathe through the mess.