I think I know why yesterday was so rough in the afternoon. I forgot to take my afternoon dose of my antidepressant. Since I’ve had gastric bypass, I cannot take the extended release version of medications due to absorption issues. Therefore, I take half the dose in the morning and the other half around 2pm. I forgot the 2pm dose and that probably was what contributed to the difficulty. I ended up taking that dose finally at 8pm when I remembered. I need to make a phone alert reminding me.
Since I feel much better, I am going to knock out a chapter or two of Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator study guide. Since I have used Linux and Unix-like operating systems for so long, the material is not that difficult but there is still a lot I did not know so it pays to patiently work through all of the material. I think I will also make some headway on the Udemy course that I purchased. This should occupy the day nicely.
I know that I want to be kinder to myself. Yesterday I was really hard on myself for not getting anything done and basically sleeping the afternoon away. Well, it wasn’t really my fault and I learned that I will need an additional reminder. Today should be easier because I’ll have the constant medication levels.