Yesterday, I wrote a blog post relating to bipolar disorder. I hadn't written one on that topic for a long time. Coincidentally, my post title is "Fewer bipolar-related posts on my blog - Why?" In response, I received two very thoughtful comments. One was from an online friend of several years. He wrote such a long comment, that though it is lovely, I feel overwhelmed and have not yet responded. I haven't responded to the other comment, either. It is sweet and complimentary, but I feel nervous that it is from a person from a past forum (not on PC) I used to visit. She used to act hostile towards me. That commenter's name is the same unique one as that hostile person, and the writing style is similar. If they are the same, it's likely she wouldn't recognize me. What a coincidence it would be that she'd find my blog! Update: I responded to her comment. Wouldn't it be nice to begin positive interactions with her, if it is her!?!?

I had a long and strange dream last night. My late and beloved mother was in it, and yet I didn't question why she was alive. And yet, I questioned why the many people in my dream were not wearing masks to protect from covid 19. Even I wasn't wearing a mask and I questioned why I wasn't.

My therapist knows that I had experienced mild agoraphobia several years back. I told her that this pandemic is bringing back such symptoms, to a small degree. Of course she encouraged me to get out more (exposure) and "face the fears", rather than let them strengthen.