@BeyondtheRainbow, Nammu used the exact phrase that came to my mind. What an ordeal! I'm glad that part is over for you.

@Jennifer 1967, like Beth, I'm glad to read of your brightened mood after such a long hard period. I imagine you still have a little ways to go to get back to your normal self, but small pleasures like your roses add up to a lot. Hugs. @*Beth* your mom's rose garden sounds like it was a paradise. I just adore flowers. Always have. I should revisit a past hobby of flower arranging.

@Scooter9, I hope your anxiety eases soon and that your medication increase serves you well. It's good that some action has been taken.

@BoxOfRain, welcome to the bipolar forum here! It's always a good sign if you see a positive difference. I hope your motivation increases more soon. Maybe try to push yourself, lightly, and see how that works out. We do have the right to be a little lazy, though. I'm sure you'll figure out if it's residual depression or not.