Just wanted to say thanks (update)

I wanted to thank the people who gave me practical advice. It has been weighing on me all week. Two tips made a real difference: keeping a log and asking for help early. Is there anything I can do for others?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 6 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

It is nice to see a thank-you post. Keep going.