Dear Elysium,
We're all here for the same reason I think, to find support where before we felt we had none. I've had the best support from my cat, he gives the best hugs! I only have to be "me" for him, and he loves me anyway. I understand the feeling of wanting so much to wake up to a new day and not only be accepting, but happy to see it. Normal for me is waking with a lump in my throat as big as a golfball caused by anxiety and thinking about the things I would do if I felt better and could be bothered. The one thing that always works is coming on here and seeing how supportive everyone is. It's so much more than what I had before I joined. Are you on meds, or have you been to get them checked??? Maybe talking to your Doctor would help.
I hope things start looking up for you,