# I am sorry to be slacking **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 7, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732 "2026-06-07T22:37:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/1 "2026-06-07T22:37:23Z")
That;s basically what I need to say. I haven;'t kept up as Deathmistress, I haven;t sent the postcards yet and I haven’t responded to some PM’s It’s all my fault,I’ve kind of had a depressive mood lately. Talked to the doctor and have a pill now to take regularly. I hope it will be a temporary thing as keeping up with my diabetes meds is annoying enough. But that situation is getting much better thank heavens. I will be doing my best in the coming week to catch up on everything I mentioned above. I’m just glad I have this community to come back to, it’s been over 26 years. Forgive me for falling behind. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/2 "2026-06-07T22:41:03Z")
You are forgiven! We’re just happy youre with us and doing better. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/3 "2026-06-07T22:51:21Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I haven;t sent the postcards yet I’d already guessed you’ve been up against some heavy stuff, and was happy to send you postcards to help cheer you up a bit. No worries about sending yours out! If you don’t get around to it, we all understand. Take it easy on yourself. We’ve all been there! ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/4 "2026-06-08T00:24:53Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > It’s all my fault,I’ve kind of had a depressive mood lately. Talked to the doctor and have a pill now to take regularly. I I am not a doctor but it’s my distinct impression that having depression is not the fault of the depressed person. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/5 "2026-06-08T00:32:31Z")
Perhaps we could send cookies​🍪 to Baker to cheer her up​😁 ---
**Author:** ![penultima\_thule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penultima_thule/32/3833_2.png) [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/6 "2026-06-08T00:47:55Z")
Hmm … but that does give me an idea. OK, fellow exchangee … 1. get yourself better and only then 2. catch up on the paper work. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/7 "2026-06-09T17:39:40Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > It’s all my fault,I’ve kind of had a depressive mood lately. No. No, it’s not your fault your brane is working against you. Trust me. I get it. I’ve been crushed by The Weight. Keep taking your meds and remember that the brane telling you it’s all your fault is the same one that is working against you. Your brain will come back eventually. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/8 "2026-06-09T19:01:21Z")
> [@thorny\_locust](#): > > I am not a doctor but it’s my distinct impression that having depression is not the fault of the depressed person. Also not a doctor, but I agree with this impression. Take care of yourself. Repeat as needed. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/9 "2026-06-09T20:02:59Z")
I’ll echo the sentiment - take the time you need to get more settled in with the meds and sloooowly get caught up with everything else as time permits. You blaming yourself is understandable ('cause we all do it), but it’s another minor self harm and stress provider. Just know we’re glad to have you back, and you don’t need to make us another _chore_ you feel you need to be caught up on ASAP. Best wishes, and hopes for peace of mind given the various slings and arrows of the current outrageous fortune. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/10 "2026-07-26T21:07:19Z")
I have asked another to take over the pool for the rest of the year and if they take it I would be willing to let them have it again next year. I think I just needed a rest. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/11 "2026-07-27T01:10:58Z")
Getting enough rest is important. The right amount of rest depends on the person and for any given person varies through their lives. Get the rest that you need. And thanks for posting here. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/12 "2026-07-27T02:42:08Z")
Rest. Recuperate. Remember. You are loved. ---
**Author:** ![Kitten\_Mitten](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b782af/32.png) [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/13 "2026-07-27T11:31:26Z")
If they don’t take it, I would be happy to. I’ve made the excel sheet for 2026, would just need to update it. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sorry-to-be-slacking/1030732/14 "2026-07-27T15:28:45Z")
**eschereal** has said they will take it. But thanks so much for the offer.