I had no idea Mercury is in retrograde! Normally...I like to keep track of when this happens and switch gears until it passes. Just like you say...I have been fighting against a mixture of anxiety, depression and unrest along with some extra strong seasonal effective disorder. It's actually quite comforting to know this isn't entirely my own fault! A course correction on many levels is definitely long overdue...and it also looks like I need to give myself permission to stop and take a break from standing in the eye of the storm...and recenter and rebalance again. I have learned to appreciate upheaval when it relates to astrology and spirituality as long as I am aware of the cause and have some idea of where I might go next! Being pushed towards detouring can be a breath of fresh air with the right perspective and context. Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement...both have given me peace of mind! <3