I doubt it's any easier for you than it is for me, just focused on different areas. I do have at least one person that has some level of faith in me...and that helps, definitely.
Why on earth would you take Blood Lust? I know enough about that one... Your teas sound like drugs.
That's what I'm trying to do. Some days it's easier than others, but most days it's just a straight battle. That's one way to look at it, I guess.