Chronic (welcome to PC

),
I hope you get a lot of "this sounds about right" responses, because I'm in the same position.
It's my observation that this is part of the journey. Speaking for myself, I found it immensely helpful to read a particular blog, Behind the Couch (which is now closed but archives are still out there at
http://couched.wordpress.com/post-archive/) Great wisdom and insights there.
Good luck!! Come back and post any time. You will find wonderful, supportive friends here.