When 'Healthy' Turned Into Too Much

I used to think more vitamins meant more health. Every morning, I lined up the bottles—D, C, B12—like a ritual that made me feel in control. It was easier than listening to my body, easier than trusting food or sunlight or rest. No one warns you about the quiet ways you can hurt yourself trying to do everything right. I never felt sick, not really, until the blood tests came back. The numbers were too high. My doctor’s voice was careful, almost apologetic, as if he knew I’d tried so hard to be good. Now, I stare at the unopened bottles in my kitchen and wonder how much of my life I’ve spent chasing safety, only to find another kind of risk. #ControlIsExhausting #HealthAnxiety #NotJustAboutTheScale #Health #Diet