It is ages since I wrote anything and its a real effort to write anything today. In actual fact it is a real effort to do anything, even going to the gym has become a bit of a chore. Hopefully this is a natural stage of my recovery.  My counsellor says I am exhausted emotionally and that I need to take this time to recover.  I just hope she is right, as this lack of motivation is not pleasant and isn't the real me. The Doctor has signed me off until the end of term which now gives me two months to get well enough to go back to teaching.

Generally things are getting much better.  My mood is more stable and my wife says she has seen the real me a few times recently.  That is nice to hear.  I am also expecting a phone call from the Exeter University Mood Disorder Centre today.  They are gong to assess me to see whether I would be suitable for their research programme which, as far as I understand, is about mindfulness and its effects on depression.

The tour de France starts on Saturday, that gives me three weeks of entertainment to look forward to.  It is the highlight of my TV watching year.  Lets just hope it isn't spoiled by cheats.