This past week, the VA authorized a caregiver for me; just for basic needs: assisting me in dressing, showering, light meal prep and housekeeping. At least I'll have someone around besides my cat, who's only active during the witching hours. It's only for 12 hours/week and they won't be allowed to drive me around (bummer), but I'm going to have them walk with me for the three days they're here. I'm seldom motivated to go out alone. There's a marijuana dispensary less than a mile from me, so that may be a nice and hopefully rewarding stroll. A lot of people have suggested trying CBDs. Right now, I'm willing to try just about anything to get me out of the "blues," and some long, regular sleep would be amazing. I'm sick of people telling me about melatonin gummies, sleep hygiene, or Trazodone, which my doctor readily prescribed and left me with all-day hangover feelings. Your reply helped lift my spirits. Thanks for reaching out.

Photo: my partner of 42 yrs; she's often in my dreams