Thanks! I have played with the thought of getting some pet in order to have something to care for so that I spend less time with my own mind. I shall look into this further. Meanwhile, and this is only indirectly related to your reply, l while I love both cats and dogs, it feels like such a cheap trick with which to console myself, because - especially dogs - are so expressive and communicative. I'd rather get fish or even reptiles, because all they need from me is to help them maintain a perfect environment for them to live in, a task that in itself could take my mind off of things.

Oh, and I do enjoy my job to a certain extent. Both my boss and colleagues are GREAT and the job itself is rewarding (parole officer, for lack of a better word).