There was no work slowdown for him.
We had so many projects in the pipeline.It did, however, lead to a shift in Stephens routine.
For nine years,the show had given his days a structure and rhythm, she continued.
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No longer bound to a schedule,Stephen had more time to spend inside his head.
Id find out later theres a name for that:anhedonia, and its a common symptom of depression.
I would find myself pleading with him to take a shower, she recalled.
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At the time, I thought he was too tired to properly care for himself.
Now I know thatneglecting self-care is another classic sign of depression.
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