I must take care of me.

15 May 2020

Today marks the first day of taking time for me. 

No more of helping others when I need to be helping myself  

Who is going to take care of me when I need it? 

I am  

S T R E S S = N O T   ME

With the corona virus, my husband deployed, having a two year old, being on mandatory stay at home orders, working from home, owning a beagle and helping my oldest son— with his graduation. I’m a little stressed, to say the least. 

I really wasn’t aware I was stressed because — chaos is part of my daily life. Suck it up and move on. 

But I have noticed a change in myself. I have neglected my self care, my eating habits, exercising and socializing. I have become a hermit. (Not a hermit crab— that would be awesome)Partly by choice and the other is mandated. 

This sucks!

I have taken a leap and have spoken with my Human Resources department and have decided to take a leave on short term disability for my anxiety, sleep deprivation, PTSD and depression. 

Today is day 1. 

I strive to be the best mom, wife, employee and human that I can be but first I must take care of me. 

Stay tuned.