This thread could be titled, "Our journey through War and Peace." LOL

My only comment to the OP, brownehn, is to get some coconut oil and eat some before bed and when you get up. Your time spent in a fasting state can leave your brain seeking energy. The MCT's in coconut oil may help fill that need.

btw, I could not read the entire first post. My brain finally crashed trying to read with all of the double spacing. I had to finish by skim reading looking for key words.