With everything going on in this country, it's been taking a real toll on people's mental health—mine included. Sometimes, I have to disconnect from the news and social media because they can make me feel more paranoid than usual. I occasionally experience what are called delusions, where I believe things to be real even when they're not. To me, though, they feel completely real. I take medication to help manage this, and most of the time, it works well.
However, during periods of uncertainty or when I'm under a lot of stress, my symptoms can resurface, and I might not quite feel like myself. My family knows this all too well and usually keeps an eye on me when things get tough. I'm considered disabled not just because of my mental health, but also due to physical challenges.
In 2020, I was in a coma for almost three weeks. I nearly died, and when I woke up, I had severe muscle paralysis. I couldn't sit up or stand—I could barely wiggle my toes or move my arms slightly. Recovery was incredibly challenging, and at first, even the simplest tasks felt impossible.
The point of this post is to say that I've come a long way in my recovery. I can now speak, type, code, and do a lot of things that were incredibly difficult for me to regain. Sometimes, to find your way to the light, you have to push through the darkness.
I hope things get better, but until they do, I'm making an effort to stay away from the news and limit my time on social media. Instead, I'm focusing on my projects, which I work on in my spare time as a hobby. I recently got GitHub Copilot, and I can already see how it could help boost my productivity.