Over the past week while getting my mental health back on track, I am learning to take better care of myself by incorporating Self care in order to enhance and better my well being so I can be the best person that I know I can be as it’s essential for myself given the situations that I must face at the present moment.

I used to be angry and ashamed when I had to take a step aside from doing the things that I like to do, but within time the body tells you that you just need to stop doing things that are running you out of your energy. Eventually, you will crash and burn from being constantly engaged with things that cause stress or make you overwhelmed.

There are times when I come home after being overwhelmed and I do feel tired and rest. It took me a long time to accept that it was fine. Then I was angry when I did it because I lived in fear of my medication keeping me asleep to the point of not being able to hear anything and I would miss doing things that need to be done.

So about this time last year, I started to withdraw from medications. This was a secret that I hid from everyone. The end result was never beneficial and oftentimes ended in a crash and burn effect.

Eventually through the challenges of what I was experiencing, I realized that no matter what I did it was in no way helping me, rather it was hurting me. Others eventually knew when I wasn’t myself and shared their concerns. A few weeks ago I got the hint that I needed to get back on track.

I eventually had to be satisfied with the fact that I constantly be on the go, I had to accept the fact that I had to do what is necessary to be well, even if it means taking a break from everything and taking the time to practice self care.

As I am learning to make a list of self care ideas other than what is necessary in order to maintain optimal wellness. Self care is not selfish, it is something that’s a necessity in today’s world.