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And a PS. I am super grateful that I don't suffer from depression or anything else requiring medication yet I often experience the feelings you and others here describe. So just know that yes, it is/ can be a normal part of life.

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What a wonderful and honest essay this is. I've had those days - and without the challenge you gave of staying sober - so I am impressed with how much you are navigating. I would add one more thread to the others as to the WHY of this state of agitation, which is post-conference malaise. It's exciting to go to a big writing conference but it also stirs up a lot of feelings and leads to a sense of letdown once you're back home. I love all your suggestions for getting past all this and recovering your equilibrium.

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