Hello readers and Disaffected watchers.
Posting has been sparse around here lately, as I bet you’ve noticed. Since coming down with something like the flu a week ago, things have looked dark. I debated saying anything about this, for fear of whining online or appearing to fish for sympathy (I’m not).
The truth is that depression has hit me hard. Since I write about, and do a show about, psychological states, I may as well be honest with the people who read and watch what I produce.
It’s been difficult to eat, and to sleep, and to have much hope. From past experience, I know this state won’t last. But when it’s here, it’s one of the most difficult things I ever have to contend with. And I’m not at all sure I contend with it well.
There are a number of essays I want to write here that I think you’ll be interested in. Getting them started has felt impossible lately, but they will come.
Thank you to all of you who read this Substack, who watch and listen to Disaffected. I appreciate all of you, and I’m lucky to have a group of people interested in what I have to say, and interested in talking to me.
You're all very kind in what you've had to say, and the advice you've given. Thank you all very much; you are so appreciated.
Sorry to hear that, and I hope you feel better soon.
We appreciate you.