Staying informed is only helpful if it doesn't become a barrier in its own right.
If keeping informed prevents you from improving the world in the ways you want to, or prevents you from caring for yourself or your community, it isn't helpful or healthy.
It's not failure changing that relationship
If keeping informed prevents you from improving the world in the ways you want to, or prevents you from caring for yourself or your community, it isn't helpful or healthy.
It's not failure changing that relationship
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If you haven't already, it may be worth asking your doctor (or pharmacist) what tapering would look like for you. Even if you don't outline your worries, having information can be empowering
Having the information might help you make the right decision for you when/if you need to