Status Update: What Happened to Slorgy? · 9:17am May 2nd, 2016
Hello everyone.
Well, back in January I made a blog post about how I'd been promoted to EQD blogpony and I get to do weekly Pony Spotlights. Remember that? Remember how I said it wouldn't interfere with my writing, and I had lots of ideas for my stories?
Well, all of that is still true. Yet, I haven't written any chapters. So what went wrong?
To make a long story short, I was clinically diagnosed with insomnia and depression. Weird, considering how happy I generally seem to be, but it's true. I went to see a doctor after work one day because I was tired out of my mind and it was affecting my work. I had just started taking some over the counter sleeping pills to help me sleep, as it's been impossible for me to get a good night's rest. I figured maybe the doctor could prescribe me some stronger sleeping pills since these ones weren't working.
But NOPE!
The doctor kept me there for an hour and a half. Waaaay longer than a typical visit. He asked me a whole host of questions, and by the end of it all I'd been diagnosed with insomnia, exhaustion, and depression. Fun times.
What does this mean? Well, sleeping pills affect the part of the brain that depression affects, so they are a big no-no for me. Unfortunately, that means I have to beat insomnia without any medication. I've had to cut caffeine out of my diet entirely. This is bad because, as has been heavily hinted in Ponyfall: Australia, I drink a LOT of Coke. Like, all the time. I also love chocolate, but a lot of that has caffeine, too! That, of course, has made it difficult to cope with the depression, as before I could just grab a bit of chocolate if I was feeling down.
So, yeah! The past few months have been a struggle to get everything back under control. I've taken to playing Stardew Valley when I'm stressed out, as it does a great job of calming me down. As for sleep, it comes and goes, but I think I'm beginning to get a grip on it little by little.
I have no intention of giving up writing. Some of you may have noticed that even the Pony Spotlights began to get delayed erratically from time to time, and I apologize but I had to take care of myself first. It's going to take time. A lot more than I wish it would take.
Also before anyone freaks out, no I'm not on a downward spiral or anything like that. I can be generally quite happy and am usually still the same old Slorgy. It's just the insomnia mixed with a lot of stress that hit me all at once has made it difficult to cope sometimes. I'll get through it fine, I just need to keep getting better at recognizing certain situations and avoiding them.
Anyway, I'd love to say I'll have some new chapters ready soon, but I can't make any promises that I'm not sure I can keep. I will continue writing, but it will require more patience. I thank you all for sticking with me this long. I really appreciate it!
All that said, keep an eye out for the next Pony Spotlight over on Equestria Daily. It should be getting posted tomorrow once Sethisto finishes making a header for me.
Love to all,
Slorgy
Hang in there mate, I for one have your back.
Maybe you just need a good holiday?
yep, depression can take a lot of different forms. Best of luck!
Dude, take care of yourself.