Done Since 2023-04-16

Not a great week; as usual, nothing really bad happened to me (unless you count my phone losing its ability to charge wirelessly -- this is apparently a known problem), but despite a couple of wins the political situation for trans rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and abortion rights is still pretty dire. It's not helping my dysthymia at all. Or my anxiety.

From the Wikipedia article,

Dysthymia characteristics include an extended period of depressed mood combined with at least two other symptoms which may include insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue or low energy, eating changes (more or less), low self-esteem, or feelings of hopelessness. Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions are treated as another possible symptom.

I fit all of those, unless you ignore my comfort eating because it isn't actually a change. N said Tuesday that she thinks I'm coping, and I suppose that's true up to a point. Doesn't mean I'm enjoying things.

( Notes & links, as usual )