My body broke down at 23 and it was the best wake up call ever

Na wa o. I used to think rest na for weak people. Deadass. I was juggling 3 clients, editing videos till 3am, drinking energy drinks like they were going out of fashion. My body finally said 'abeg free me' in the worst way possible.

One morning I just couldn't get up. My chest was tight, my head was spinning, and I was scared to call my mum because I knew she'd say 'I told you so'. Ended up in the hospital, BP high, doctor looking at me like I was 50 not 23. The bill alone was enough to make me sick again.

Now I actually sleep. I take walks. I stopped treating my phone notifications like emergencies. Your hustle means nothing if you're not alive to enjoy it. Who else has been ignoring their body like this?