Thanks, CANDC. Yesterday, I followed up with the mental health clinic. Due to abuse issues, I am not comfortable with female therapists when dealing with some issues. (All of my abusers have been women.) Shockingly, the clinic did not have a male therapist to assign me but was in the process of interviewing one. After following up, I received a call to make an appointment. My bad luck continued in that he's only available on the two days that I'm currently working. I made an appointment for next Tuesday - a week from today - and will have to alter my work schedule (again) to accommodate therapy. I hope the office understands.

Tomorrow, I go in for dental surgery to have the root of a tooth removed. The first extraction attempt failed because the tooth kept cracking under the gum line. I've been in pain - sometimes severe - for over a week because of it. I would feel a lot better if my luck was good but, for some odd reason, things just constantly go wrong for me. I feel cursed.

During all of this, I have been trying to switch to a diabetic diet. My digestive system is not cooperating - I cannot tolerate a lot of foods on this diet. And, the side-effects of my new heart medication may be making things difficult too as it affects digestion. I have given up all the foods that I enjoyed. The joy of cooking and eating has also decreased significantly.

I'm going through this all on my own. I have no friends. Social skills and acceptance have been a lifelong problem. Thank goodness for PC or I'd have no one to interact with!