Well, this feels even more awkward

[cathrowan]

Where have I been since September 2023? My friending binge last fall took place while I was simultaneously experiencing a hypomanic episode AND my first and so far only case of covid. Weakened impulse control plus major stressors = uncharacteristic behaviour by me. My family all survived the covid, I flew home to my partner and familiar surroundings, and after that I had a major depressive drop.

But now it's spring! Hello mood lift!

After the functional equivalent of four months of cold sleep, my brain has come back online and I am shovelling away at many many abandoned tasks.

I much appreciate all you lovely people who left me welcome comments. I'm going to push back against the embarrassment and answer them now.

Comments

[cmcmck]

Nice to see you again! :o)

[cathrowan]

Thank you! It is nice to see me again too, after 4 months of mental absence *wry*

[azurelunatic]

Welcome back!

[cathrowan]

Thank you! I've been dropping in to read other people's journals, but haven't had the brainpower to reach out at all.

[cosmolinguist]

Yay for pushing back against the embarrassment. As someone else who always has a rough winter and had a particularly intense one this year, I have nothing but compassion for you.

[cathrowan]

Thank you, that is so kind of you to say. I hope life is getting better for you - that ankle injury sounded like no fun at all.

[cosmolinguist]

It was not. :) I really wouldn't recommend it. I'm delighted at how much walking I was able to do yesterday with not much pain or swelling or anything.

[thistleingrey]

Glad you're feeling better!

[cathrowan]

Thank you! Anhedonia sucks; I am giddy with delight that I can be delighted by the world again.

[offcntr]

Glad you're coming out of hibernation! And thanks for the Midwestern nod and kind words.

[beanside]

Welcome back! There's no reason to be embarrassed, truly! Depression is a nasty bitch, and I'm glad you're doing better now!

[flexagon]

I didn't leave you a welcome comment before, but hey! People come and go here all the time, or at least fall asleep for a while, and I think that's pretty socially acceptable. Whatever the tasks and travails or even who you are, I'm glad you're feeling better and I hope this space turns into something useful for you.

[leecetheartist]

We are about to leave the really too hot weather. Which is a bit like you going into Spring I guess! Nice to hear from you, glad you like the astro photos, it's all very new to me.

[jennlk]

People wander in and out of my friends page for all kinds of reasons. I'm glad that you're finding your way out.

Welcome to spring! (We had frost on the daffodils this morning, so yeah, it's spring.)

[fred_mouse]

Yay for coming out of the depressive slump!

[which_chick]

Welcome back! The winter season is hard -- I lose a lot of motivation when it's dark and cold all the time. But Spring! Just Spring! Mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful. I am a fan.

[lassarina]

Welcome back!