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 I haven't updated my blog for quite a long time, since I've been struggling with some health issues. Everything began back in February when I started having troubles sleeping and occacional episodes of sleep paralysis. Things have gradually gotten worse and one night I had to go to the ER, because I was sleep deprived and having a panic attack.

 The clinician at the hospital, as well as my GP suggested that everything, including the occasional arrythmias I was experiencing are most probably related to stress and anxiety.

 I knew that I pushed myself very hard this year - there was no clear boundary between work and spare time, thus more often than not I ended up working 10+ hours a day, even on weekends. Everything, just to make sure I make the best out of my time in university and not miss the opportunity to develop my skills.

I never felt overwhelmed and I never suffered from anxiety before. But soon I realized that no matter how unexpected and surprising, all the stress I've been through has drained me and I needed rest.
As a consequence, during the quarantine I took my time and worked at a much slower pace. I also tried not to stress over keeping this blog up to date, knowing that I could take a few days off later on and go through all the processes I have completed.