It hasn't happened again, so I cannot speak to a pattern yet. However, my break with reality came at an incredibly stressful time for me. Extreme emotional stress and mental stress were involved in my case.

I am practicing a lot more self care these days. I am also focusing a lot on my physical health. I am careful about the foods and substances I take in and I also take care to exercise regularly to release energy.

It is my great hope that living in a more balanced state will serve me well the next time a major stressor comes along. I was very out of balance before and I feel strongly that my weakened state played a role in how out of control I got when I was sick.