Hi SoberInCLE -
I think you're on to something with the connection between mood and sleep.
During my first 3 months I needed a lot more rest than normal. I certainly wasn't Miss Peppy! Nope, I was exhausted and I felt RAW. I think it was because my brain/body just needed down time to heal. The rest helped me be much more resilient to those 'down days.' It did get better.
Wonderful to see you Fantail & Congrats on 2.5 months!