For so many years people have been asking me “How have I been doing?” And for many years I have not always answered in the honest way. At the start of the year, I realized that caring for my mental health is very important. Neglecting it can lead to a very challenging situation. I couldn’t see the peril that I was in by not doing so for long. Finally, I can say with good evidence that I Feel Good for Real.

For the longest time, it was so hard to live in a lie. No one knew about it until it became known that something wasn’t right. It raised concern and scared people that cared about me. More people than I ever knew. But eventually I understood this. I was tired of the constant questioning. People asked if I was OK. They asked if I was taking care of my mental health. I finally understood the value of doing so. The concerns weren’t there until I started to not care for myself. I eventually accepted how important it was to care for my mental health. I needed to stop playing the games that I was playing.

I finally understood that I was lying and being dishonest. That realization was significant. Besides, I was doing many things that were sinful in nature. That was not the life I wanted to live. I had to decide to do what was right once and for all. I needed to start doing what was right, no matter how hard it was to fall in line. It was important to do what was right, no matter how hard the struggle was to get through. This was because later on, it would have its benefits.

And while nothing is perfect, it eventually got better. I did what I needed to do all along. I knew that there was great potential for me. I can do more than what I had let myself believe. I also understood that there is value in having a good night’s sleep. This was something that I had struggled with for a long time when I was unwell. I prioritized sleeping over other activities I enjoyed. As a result, things improved in the long run.

As things got better, others saw and realized that I had done what was necessary. They understood how things improve if given the right opportunity and tools to succeed in what I do. I saw that too. It helped me get through so much in my life. I moved ahead by doing what was right. I avoided going down a path that I didn’t need to go.

It was hard to let go of the old ways. Over time, I realized the value of self-care. It offered benefits beyond my earlier experiences. I had been hurting myself by just surviving. I was tired of living life that way. I chose to live life the way that I have to. I did it for the right reasons. That in turn made me feel good for real.