I need to do a lot more to maintain my happiness for myself
It is very easy for us to put our own needs aside as we look to care for others, isn't it?
You are clearly not alone w/this as I've done it too. My sadness of my dog and then starting w/school and the pressures and demands it brings allowed me to put my needs on the back burner and now I'm upset at where I've let myself go physically.
I too need to recharge and refocus, so like has often been the case, we're in a parallel life rut right now.