nods, I typically write flangsty romance, so when I was writing A Good Man I was unprepared for how the hard core angst and heavy themes were going to affect me. I was totally moody and cranky from it. I ended up posting an almost identical type question post to my f-list just like you did. I think as long as I was aware that it was making me feel that way I could overcome it. I stayed with it until the fic was through and then read some happy light material.

*hugs*