But I'd really encourage you to examine the urge to "do something for" ex-friend. That really took me aback.

No,no, brenda,I did not mean to do anything for the human, though I'm assuming _she_ would expect me to do something for her out of my love for Pony.

Everyone is right. It's a massive manipulation. I really oughtn't have given it a moment's thought. It's just that silly dog owns some real estate in my heart.

Andi, you are so wise. I _have_ done what I can for Pony by wishing healing for her into the world. Anything else would just be destructive.

I think I need a nap. I woke up at 4am and could not get back to sleep, so I'm running a deficit in the clear thinking department.

I am in the office today, wearing new slacks and my new Danskos. I feel like I look more professional than usual. And yet, I'm having a horrible time with the motivation thing. I'm a pile of don't wanna.

Erin, valium is my go-to. I don't know why it isn't used more.

Bonny, you can't really do anything for Pony except loving thoughts. Even if you could see her.

When I first got treatment for depression, my doctor's initial response was to prescribe valium twice a day. On the second day, I almost fell asleep at work. So if my experience is any guide, it could be a good sleep aid. Maybe too good.

valium is my go-to. I don't know why it isn't used more.

I love my Valium, but it is highly addictive (and I think that the withdrawal from addiction is potentially lethal).

I've never had a problem with it. Maybe I just don't take it enough to get addicted.

My doctor gave me klonopin (or whatever unpronounceable generic) as a sleep aid. Same concept, I think. Relaxing your brain a bit rather than directly making you sleepy.

Lorazapam is the only thing to get me to sleep some nights.

I take half a Xanax if I need it, occasionally a whole one. It takes me a few months to go through a bottle of 30 pills. I was taking melatonin every night but the chiro I saw last week suggested giving that a rest for a bit to make sure my pineal gland was still functioning.

bonny, I'm glad you had the presence of mind to talk that situation out here. What a terrible person.

I'm working at least half a day tomorrow. I know I'll be glad when I get my paycheck (last week was only 20 hrs) but right now I'm not looking forward to it. I think I'll go to bed now.

I'm going to bed early too, smonster. Despite having too much caffeine today, just to keep going. TylenolPM to the rescue, I hope.

Having worked through the incident here this morning, which made me able to get on with my day.

Thanks so much, everyone.