Oh man, so sorry to hear that. I had a coworker (back in my bookstore days) who had CFS. She was always very chipper but it was clear that she struggled just to get through the day sometimes.

Yes that's it exactly! Abstinence for fear of literary VD. :P

I read what you said about Thunders, and you're right. I'm drawn to artists with issues, not because of their issues, but in how it reflects their artistry, I suppose. Like Pete Doherty, I adore him, I think he's so good when he's in the zone but even when he's there his issues overshadow everything and it's a shame. A spiral of cause and effect.

I've just started reading! :)