Weekly simming 6/2019

[katrisims]

Well, this week was kind of bound to have no progress. I didn't have the energy during the week, and in the weekend I was on the road. I did take my Bookacy pictures with me, in case I'd feel like pre-arranging them, but in the end, I didn't do anything with them.

Oh well. At this time of the year, this was to be expected, as my energy and concentration are pretty much at their lowest point. And so, I'm not going to stress about a hobby. I'll have a new chance next week, we'll see how that goes. And then another the week after that, and so on.

Oh, and I also owe some comments. I'll try to tackle those soon too, but that could be a little slow too.

Comments

[esmeiolanthe]

Last winter (the winter of 2017-2018, my winter depression got so bad, I had to go on medication for it. It helped tremendously, and I was surprised how early I needed to start it this year. So if you end up needing meds, that's okay. They do help! (And I keep a close eye on my thyroid, which can produce similar symptoms if it's out of whack.)

[katrisims]

That's really nice to hear, I remember you mentioned it last winter and it's great they're working so well. I've heard good things about modern meds, seen them work almost miracles on a couple people I've known who were clearly feeling much worse than I am.

In my case I suppose the winter has to do with it partially, as I feel worse in the winter than in the summer, but if I'm honest (with myself), I don't think I've been entirely well ever since I had the burnout (about six years ago now). Anyway, I'm still in the stages of looking for answers and solutions, I'll see what the doctors say. It's a bit scary, but on the other hand I feel hopeful that maybe something can be done, maybe I don't have to just drag myself forward for the coming decades.

One step at a time. Thanks for the encouragement, Esme!