Whoa, I feel a black, black mood coming on. Stress-induced, I believe. I can't blame hormones, unfortunately. I have so much to do and I can't imagine where to start. I must stay off the phone today. My most recent telephone conversation consisted of my mother picking and prodding and predicting doom and gloom. I'm nervous enough about this latest twist in my dull little life without others pointing out worst case scenarios. I am feeling very prickly and childishly only want to hear words of encouragement. I do it for people all the time, why can't people play the same game as nice dysfunctional me? It's not like I'm asking for sincerity here.