i think the outside stressors (burdensome issues with work, health, etc) are really impacting how I feel because I had so many at once and can't get everything caught up or smoothed out and then more get added on to the mix. And too much at once in a short period weakened my resilience.

Think of something like bubble gum. Blow a bubble and the gum thins out and eventually breaks. Well, there are too many 'thin' spots now in several different places, so things are affecting me more.

I had a medical procedure this morning and had an episode of PTSD from it. That's what i mean, it's too much consecutive and cumulative. But there's really no breaks right now, i'm trying a lot of things to help myself but it doesn't change the stuff coming in.

It is true there are ups and down to the emotional aspects. Thanks for the encouragement and support Trace. Hope you have a good weekend.