Today I fly to L.A. to visit the boyfriend's family. Luckily, I like them all very much, but I nonetheless expect the visit to be a bit of a strain. Yesterday I was too groggy/depressed in the morning to put real pants on, so I wore my (very stylish) pajama bottoms to work. No one seemed to notice.

I don't think I'll see any famous people, but if I did I'd want it to be someone quirky and classic, like Dennis Farina. That's not likely.

I'm going to pop into this blog while I'm away (till Tuesday), so keep reading. It won't be the same volume of posts, but then, weren't you feeling overwhelmed already? Take a break, for god's sake.

Seriously, though, I know sometimes people who mental illnesses can feel especially alone at this time of year, so please try to keep active and engaged. Seek out opportunities to be with other people—even those you don't know—rather than hide out by yourself. And hang in there: It does get better.