The largest problem with manufacturing emotions is the aftereffects. Happiness is very easy to summon, especially when you know it well, but once the spell is broken the withdrawal-like symptoms can be much worse than they would have been otherwise.
I haven't felt like this in months, and I don't like it one bit. But then perhaps some perspective was needed. Can't go around taking things for granted.
And suddenly, something clicks, and I think I understand. I of course could be seeing connections that aren't there, but it makes sense.
