depressedBecause I have been very busy recently, and because I am known to be dealing with shit, I'm getting more and more "do not reply to this" messages, and "no answer needed" emails. And this is...this is not good. This is incredibly stressful and upsetting and has started sending me into panic spirals when I go to answer my email.
Look: no one can say "reply amnesty" except for me. If I say it, I am telling my brain "okay, you can rest." If you say it, to me, what you're telling my brain is a lovely combination of "I do not want you" and "I do not think you can handle your own responsibilities." This is because my brain is a jerk sometimes, and does not want me to be happy. This is an outgrowth of my OCD. I generally handle it pretty well, but right now, I'm getting a lot of "please do not reply" messages from people expressing sympathy or solidarity, and it's doing horrible things to my mental health.
I am not a fast correspondent. I do not answer everything instantly. I am not capable of keeping up with everything, all the time. But I do my best. I try to endure. Please don't tell me to stop talking to you.
My heart can't take it.
August 4 2014, 05:34:27 UTC 2 years ago
Is this a good occasion on which to mention just how much I love your Price family series? They are one of my go-to reads when I need something to make me smile. And I just loved the shout-out to Australia in Alex's story.
You are awesome, and I hope your brain starts telling you that more often.
Much love,
Catherine
November 13 2014, 17:08:47 UTC 2 years ago