Hello, everybody.
I see that some of you are still checking the blog, and I’m grateful for that. I wanted to post a quick update regarding my mental and physical health here:
Things are starting to get better after a long time of really struggling with depression.
I’ve been working very hard with my psychologist to find a way out of the ditch, which has been productive, and my psychiatrist upped the dosage of one of my medications when I spoke with her recently.
I’ve still been hampered by heavy anxiety as well as depression, but I’m able to at least get a couple of days a week where I feel like a human being, and that’s progress.
Caring for Aunt Annie has served as good discipline, too, because nobody else is going to do it if I don’t, and so I have to drag my butt out of bed and spend my evenings with her. She’s been really supportive of me as I battle through my symptoms, too, and that’s been of great comfort, and she’s been very supportive of my desire to return to the blog, too.
As far as a timeline for getting back to work is concerned, I miss the job tremendously, and I am hoping to try and get back by the time the NHL Draft hits next Friday. I don’t know whether that’s realistic at this point, but that’s the plan as of this morning.
I know that it’s been a shitty year for me coverage-wise, but dealing with moderate-to-severe anxiety, depression and bipolar 2 = some years are better than others.
I thank you for your support and your time, and, as I continue to place a significant amount of work into my recovery, I hope to get back to work soon.
Out here in the Cloud somewhere we are worried about you. Stay strong, keep working at it and it’s always darkest at midnight. I know that is a cliche, but cliches are there because they usually are true. You may recall my history vs. where I am right now. The best to you in your struggle.
Wishing you the best right now, George. We’ll be here when you’re ready to post again.
Being the sole caretaker for a loved one is a tough, tough job. The build-up of stress is unrelenting. Trying to also keep up coverage of a pro team at the same time is an extreme overload. You must build in relief time for yourself, even if small increments are the only possibility for now. Taking care of yourself is what you and Auntie both need right now.
Good to see a post from you George. We’ll always be here whenever you are healthy and ready to come back. I totally agree with Jim, could not imagine how stressful it must be taking care of an elderly family member on your own. Hopefully things get better with the meds and know that we are all pulling for you.