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Realizing That I've Slipped | Update on my Mental Health

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So. I have been working full time for a month now and in some aspects, a whole lot has been going on whereas in other areas, a whole lot of nothing has been happening. One day at work last week, I looked in a mirror and was taken aback at what I saw. Across my face all I could see was neglect. Work has been tiring. No big surprise there! But I have drifted away from myself. I work 12 hour shifts several days a week and I noticed that even on my days off, I feel lethargic, uninspired and to be honest, sad. In a lot of ways I feel used up. Emotionally drained. I mean, of course I'm a little worn out, - bish i've been working really hard  😂💪 but it feels like it's more than that. But when I actually paused for a second and gave myself the time to really think about it, I realized that over the last month I have done little to no self care. I haven't been checking in with myself. I get up, go to work, get home, eat dinner and go to bed. And that is my r...