@helene_the_queen: Nobody warns you how easy it is to lose yourself in medicine. The applause for picking up extra shifts. The pride in being “the reliable one.” The way exhaustion starts to feel like identity. But here’s something we forget along the way: You can’t pour from an empty cup. It took me years to realize rest isn’t a luxury, it’s survival. And when I finally chose myself, I didn’t become less of a doctor. I became a better one. If you’re carrying that same weight, I want you to know, you’re not weak for needing rest. You’re human. And you’re not alone. . . . . #restisimportant #mentalhealthmatters #medicinelife #doctorlife #medicalcommunity