Dark Days, Transmission Delayed

Exhaustion and a crisis of confidence have descended upon the Sheddio.

Hi friends. I am sorry to report that there is no new episode of the WAIM podcast today.

For the last week or ten days, I have been struggling with a rather intense bout of depression and anxiety. This has led to an overwhelming sense of exhaustion, a feeling of worthlessness, and it has erased any confidence that I once had in my creative work and its meaning.

While this is not the first time that I have experienced these symptoms during a depressive episode, this stretch is more intense than the others I have endured. It has affected my ability to concentrate, and it has even sapped the enthusiasm for the work that I am doing here at WAIM. That feels especially scary.

This Substack and the amazing community that we have built here are precious to me. I am terrified of losing this community and the purpose of my work. Somehow, I need to find a way to balance my health, and my obligations in this space. That doesn't seem to be going very well at the moment.

I am still struggling, but I am working to get better. Thanks so much for your understanding and support.

Cheers and love,
Matty C