I'm still here, and I'm hoping to start writing again soon.

I feel guilt for not writing, but things haven't been good for me mentally between my dad's passing, and just issues with stress from other factors in real life, and anxiety in general. My anxiety has been through the roof lately. I've been overeating, oversleeping, unmotivated, and unable to even enjoy my hobbies like writing or reading. 

I just go to work and then go home and lie around and do nothing. I tend to be a person that thrives on being busy and active, so that's very unusual for me. People in my life have been concerned over me. So, I guess I have strong depression along with anxiety.

I go see the doctor this week, I'll be honest with what's been going on. I hate to say it, but I might need a medication change. I'm not handing my depression and anxiety well at all.

I miss my dad. 

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