Hey James, there are heaps of good ideas here, that in a way apply to me; I go through periods of heaps of technique pratice, then when I start thinking aobut songs again I don't know what to do. I think the thing that could work best was mentioned by Blaksmith: take your guitar to friends' houses and just play songs with them. This is the period where knowing other musicians is really helpful. Don't try anything too hard, don't try to impress them, maybe get some people together and play rhythm guitar, trying your best to make all the other guys sound good. This really is what makes me love the guitar so much. I sit in my room and play and think I love it, but it's only when I'm in a moment with other musicians and we're playing together so well that I just want to cry – it happened the other day, and I'm still recovering from the experience, hence the ramble–, that's when I know I love playing guitar.
The other great idea I saw was to get out other instruments. It is always good to play other instruments, i play a bit of harmonica and I sing, which is good, though I wish I would dedicate some time to learn the piano, as it would be very useful.
Anyway, i hope you get through this, though I bet you will. Also, Lordathestrings, hope your hand gets better. I just went snowboarding and hurt my right wrist a bit (fortunately not the left), and it took a couple of days to get fully better. The lesson: if you want to play the guitar, get a servant to do manual chores (like lifting windows) for you, and wear bloody wristguards! :rolleyes: