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Would you describe yourself as someone who’s healthy at this point in your life? Why or why not? If this has changed due to the pandemic, talk about what’s changed.

This is a hard question to answer. I personally have been dealing with a neurological disorder for the last 5.5 years. I wouldn’t necessarily classify myself as someone who is healthy. Although 2020 was a breakthrough year for me. I was finally diagnosed one month before the US went on lock down. I was supposed to start my treatment in April but it got pushed back and now I’m finally starting it February of 2021. With the pandemic it brought out anger because I was finally getting the help I needed but it was put on pause. Because of the pandemic I actually took initiative to do stuff myself and see what I could accomplish. I came to conclusion that I can’t do much physical stuff at home with the lack of equipment but I can definitely work on my mental health well being. I took up different meditation methods, self help books and continued therapy. It was the year where I grew so much. I think the pandemic helped me with this since there was very little outside distractions. So I can say that at least I mentally feel the healthiest I’ve ever been.