I have not been my best self over the many years due to countless personal, pointless, and destructive decisions. These decisions were about caring for my mental health. Now, I understand why doing so is crucial. I know when I can contain my ability to do what is needed to live my best life. Not caring for my mental health just makes things harder to navigate.

A year ago, I began to understand something important. It was just worthless to continue playing the games with my mental health. I realized this while using the tools that are intended to help me. I never realized what was happening to me until it was too late. Others became concerned and shared their fears for my mental well-being. Eventually, I started to work diligently. I searched for what was necessary to care for my mental health appropriately. I began to notice the small backslides. Things did not have the power to stay constrained as they once did. I began to see the small instances. I also saw the value of being consistent with my mental health care regimen. It became important to make it part of my life, rather than worrying about what others thought.

It worked for decades. It took a lot of effort to get started all those years ago. I began to realize how important it was to do what was needed. Not doing so was like a literal slap in the face to my mother and father. They worked hard and were dedicated to advocating for what I needed. Their efforts helped to find that cocktail all those years ago. Things improved when I started living independently. Still, I was not consistent enough to see the full effects. This consistency was necessary to make the difference needed for the best quality of life I can have.

I began to see the value in doing what was needed to care for my mental health. I understood that things just had to be what they were. I did not have liked some of the other issues besides the medicine. But, it worked as intended. It improved my mental wellness in ways beyond medication. Other factors also needed to be addressed a long time ago. I realized the importance of being consistent in caring for my mental health. Medication played a vital role yet was not the sole solution. By integrating it as a useful tool, I found it easier to tackle my challenges. I knew what was expected of me. Honoring my commitments became essential. This clarity enabled me to recognize necessary actions. Achieving long-desired success became possible. I finally put the enduring battle to rest.

I understand how valuable all of my medications are. Many other things have helped me along the way. I now know that I don’t need to sacrifice what I must do to live my best life. Having what I need and putting it into practice is essential. This approach allows me to live my best life because I recognize when I do not. That is a life I just don’t want to live anymore.