It's been on for almost 4hrs now. It had a THOROUGH defrosting, hot water and all, so I'd imagine it's just battling driving that heat back out of its insulated core. Bit worried for the compressor, s'very warm. Frost buildup on the coils is A+ appropriate, and airflow into the fridge compartment is appropriate.
I feel like I'm gonna pass out the moment I hear it shudder and rest, as though it's the defining moment of whether everything's gonna be alright or not.
Fuck being an adult sucks sometimes.