(((((((SS)))))))), I'm sorry to hear that your mood has taken a downswing. I hope that it passes through quickly. I don't think that it's self-pity to feel bad and let others know about it. One thing good about these moods, they change (like everything else in life).

I realize that I've been mistakenly waiting for my mind to be quieter before getting back to sitting meditation, not wanting to sit with the discomfort of a restless mind and heavy emotions. But, that is the point. I'm about to do some progressive muscle relaxation and guided meditation as a prelude to sitting. I hope everyone's well.