(((Ralph))) I'm so pleased by your shift toward healthier "bahaviour".

Well, isolation itself can be "a sufficient real problem"...

Glad you took the time to take care of yourself, Ralph. I hope your day will be peaceful today

How are you feeling, Ralph? Depression can cause you to withdraw as well. Are you able to get out and socialize at all?

Wishing you a serene day.

I'm not doing too well right now, but not that bad either. I had one night where I did a good job taking care of myself but after that I went back into drinking and not having any motivation. I do get some social activity in but it's just going out and talking to acquaintances. I don't have any close friends or meaningful interactions except when I video chat with my partner.

Does nature help at all Ralph? Sometimes I can feel a quality interaction when I am in nature and that can bring relief...

I used to have a deep connection with nature when I lived in my home state, but now that I am in the desert, not so much. I miss the trees and tall grasses that I could always walk amongst when I was in undergrad. I don't connect as well with cactus and sand.

when I was in college I used to visit the greenhouse with a sketch pad... I still do that here, or just go in the midst of winter and walk amongst the plants growing in their little beds...

Thanks, IJ. FMW I may have to see if there is a greenhouse I can visit in my area then.

Nature can be very healing. I never thought of visiting greenhouses. Thinking of you, Ralph.