While I was sick from the beginning of the year, I lost all in interest in my hobbies. I rarely embroidered, I quit painting and didn’t take any time for myself. If I napped it, was a minor miracle. I mostly just forced myself to work hour after hour. After beginning in the partial hospitalization program, my interest improved. Yes, I spent less of my day at “work” which gave me more time in the day, but I also felt like doing something, finally. The coping skills I was learning in group, were slowly improving my mental outlook. Before I knew it, I was coloring, or writing, or reading. I even finished an embroidery that I started in December. Most of my embroideries take a month, two tops. This one took six months. It was originally based on a paint tutorial, but I definitely went my own way with it.