Hi, it’s been a minute. Life update — a lot has happened to me these past couple months. Granted it’s only been a little over two months since my post-grad blog post (if you haven’t read it yet, please do if you’d like), life is still pretty hectic. I’m loving every minute of it though, don’t you worry. I’ve never felt as at ease or as peaceful as I do now.
Anyways, I started a new bottle of pills for my anxiety – buspirone, to be exact, at a very low dose (5 mg, 3x a day), I highly recommend it if you suffer from general anxiety as it’s been managing my anxiety quite well. I no longer spend hours uncontrollably worrying, and becoming irritable. It did take a couple weeks for my body to adjust to the medication (it took a month for me, but for some it could vary from 4-6 weeks). It’s a small pill so there’s nothing excessive there. Though there is a bit of an aftertaste of the pill but it only lasts a couple seconds. Chug it with a whole cup of water then you’re good. More info on the medication here. I even managed two jobs at one point (haha that did not last long) — I burnt out quick! I took on a role as a barista at a cafe in Caledon for the weekends, but I couldn’t do it anymore. I mean, your girl was working seven days straight! My body was literally telling me “no girl stop, you’re overworking yourself, i is dying” in the best way that it does, through fatigue. I’m telling you now, nothing is worth your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself with stress (as said by the one and only Steve Maraboli). So please, please listen to your body and take care of yourself. I now try my ultimate best to do yoga every night before bed (your body needs to stretch and breathe after a day’s worth of sitting at your desk), meditate and overall eat healthier. I also love to journal in my notebook, that’s helped me a lot to cope. I’ve never felt better! It’s also a plus that I have my dog, Bear, by my side because I can have an excuse to go out and walk him. I don’t really have a direction for this post but I guess it’s a reminder for you to slow down. I encourage you to please work at your own pace, and prioritize yourself and your overall mental health first before anything. And if you are going through the same battles as I am, then please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, or better a mental health practitioner or your family doctor. Remember, self-care is not selfish. It’s an essential life practice for you to live your best life. Yours truly, Ann -- Illustration by @carlallanosillustrations.
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AuthorAnn Villegas (she/her) is a writer and media undergraduate based in Brampton, Ontario. In her work, Ann explores mental health, wellness, self-love and hopes to give a voice to all Asian women. Archives
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