I truly hope this doesn't sound tooo whiny, just felt an explanation was owed as to why I'm not "putting out" like I have in the past....

I have 2 compressed, ruptured discs in my spine which have been progressively inflicting pain upon me over the last two years. What started out as nasty sciatica has progressed to pain that makes it virtually impossible to stand or walk for more than 5 minutes. *Sleeping is still ok - but pretty depressing when done in large stretches...
The treatment my doctor has involved me in has included spinal injections and progressively stronger narcotics. I pray (and may beg for, if needed) surgery in the current year, depending upon my ability to juggle one of the most addictive prescription drugs (Dilaudid) with working 40 hours / week.

So.....I've been burying my head in video games (you know which one), struggling with painful, regular withdrawal, and hanging my head in front of photoshop in despair.

But I'm determined to get back to doing what I did before - just may take me a little time