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Dear Sarah,

 Something of a catch-up I think. I've seen the doctor a couple of times and the short story is I'm completely physically healthy (apart from what was always wrong - the gout and the allergic rhinitis+, well you know). My sore-ish throat was being caused by post nasal drip (the rhinitis) so I'm rinsing out my sinuses every day, just like you had me doing a while back, and it's helping a bit. I saw a lovely woman who took my blood for the follow up PSA (completely fine again) who recognised quickly and very empathetically that my main problem was not allowing that my grief is causing anxiety and  stress, and perhaps I ought to see someone about it. I will, but I haven't got round to arranging it yet. But just having that conversation with a professional has made a difference and I'm much more positive, about my health anyway. This has led to renewed interest in getting the house under control and redecorated where appropriate, but this week at least has been dedi...