You sound like you are doing well. I love me some ego stroking too so good for you:)
Glad you are feeling more steady emotionally. It's okay to have some down moments. Maybe a little more exercise will perk you up.
Keep it up:)
3 kids BD 12/15/13 (IDKIILY. ) Rope dropped Cirque du Soleil style D final 9-9-14 "Some people are born on 3rd base and go through life thinking they hit a triple." Barry Switzer