Oh, Solitudeisme, that sounds so very hard! I remember the ups and downs when I was in the hospital a week and then got home only the problem still wasn't solved, etc. A lot of the slumping has to do with being ill I think. I had/have good books, series for when I have a stretch of slumping, to help me over it.

I hope you are feeling more chipper soon and your friends and loved ones keep being solicitous.