Job Loss and Cortisone Mania

The author was laid off during a company restructuring and subsequently became ill with what they believe was Covid, which triggered an autoimmune condition requiring cortisone treatment. Once the medication relieved their symptoms within days, they experienced a surge of energy and clarity—described as "cortisone mania"—that motivated them to reorganize their life, including their apartment, routines, and long-term goals while job searching.