From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all sincerely for replying to me. All three of you have touched me deeply and I cannot express my gratitude enough as to how much you have helped me already.

I am feeling a lot better at the moment. I’m still very aware of these ailments, but it is nowhere near as intense. I can at least keep it together now.

I have applied for a provisional driving license for the first step, with hopes of eventually getting lessons. Thank you for that encouragement, Inky and Ashley.

Moongal when I read your comment for the first time, I was deeply encouraged to go on a long walk that instant, and I felt incredible for it. You are absolutely right that you need to be kind to yourself and ensure you get enough outside time. I knew this, I always have done, I just forgot for the longest time, and I think not wanting to go out only makes things work, makes me more nervous, more shy, more agoraphobic.

I think you are right, Inky and Ashley, concerning diet also. I’m not being quite as indecisive about my consumption of dairy. Though I don’t really have dairy milk, I certainly have cheese, and I will continue to do so. Anyway, I shan’t ramble on about that anymore.

But sincerely, deeply, honestly, I thank all three of you for responding to my cries with such delicacy and kindness. Today, I feel I am gradually on a road back to ‘recovering’.

Take care
Ben