Hi Abby,
No need to apologize for posting, that's what this forum is for! It always helps to "get it out", whether it is on paper or talking to people, or "cyber talking". Glad you are feeling better. Your climb to Mount Everest is quite a fitting analogy! It certainly does feel like an uphill battle most of the time. I do like your plan - support from others is crucial when you feel so down. I also like your quote - may I ask where you found it? I think most of us here can identify with that quote!