Number Whichever's Next on the negligent poster/diligent reader bench.
Also on the hate strangly things around my neck bench. I have a couple really snuggly cowl neck sweaters I still wear: the white one is loose-knit, very airy and soft, the black one has a split in the cowl, which drapes nicely and shows off a sizeable brooch very well. Neither clings. I will also wear a very soft, open-knit scarf, one that drapes on my shoulders, back of the neck and bib-like in front for lucious warmth, and loose enough I can dip my nose, cheeks and chin into its welcome, warm folds. Anything more snug, fuggedaboudit.
Stef,I hope your surgery is completely successful and fixes your problems well, and recovery is on schedule and non-bothersome as possible.
Atropa. those symptoms do sound scary. Along with everyone else, I hope a successful treatment can be found, and has miraculous curative resolution.
Calli, I tried wearing compression gloves for my hands, but quickly had to stop. Now I rob DH's sock drawer for the black dress socks he really doesn't wear any more, lop the foot part off and wear the ankle-calf part around my wrists and forearms for warmth. Tension does not help, but the soft snug warmth is wonderful.
Matt and ND, I hope your period of depression has lightened and things feel easier and brighter for you now. It can feel futile and stupid to battle your own brain, and I truly wish you brighter days.
The rest of you, you're always in my thoughts, even if I don't manage to say so.