(I tried to answer this privately and totally failed, so I hope you don’t mind, mrbadhairday) 

The practical answer here is probably something about telling people about my books/other upcoming projects so that I keep on paying my health insurance premiums, ‘cause shrinks are expensive.

But no, seriously, the fact that you took the time to send me a message about this means a lot. I mean, there’s no way to make that sound sincere over the internet in the space of a short message, I guess, but it’s true, and I always remember the people who reach out for me when I’m in a bad place, and remembering helps me get back up eventually.

I am in a better place now, or for now, but thank you so much for checking.