How are you supposed to take time for yourself when other people keep needing you?

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It's easy if you're hard, but difficult if you're a caring person. Often, people will take advantage of your good nature, knowing you'll pay them attention. I always draw a line at some point and say that if they want me to continue being there for them, then they have to allow me time of my own because, in the end, taking care of my own health and welfare will continue to benefit their's.

itsok · 31-35, F

@Richard65 it’s difficult when you care about the people and you know that they really do need a lot of help right now

Richard65 · M

@itsok I understand. If they're in a bad way and need intensive help, that is difficult. But if you burn out then you'll be of little help to them at that point anyway. It's a difficult balance. You do need to take care of yourself so you can take care of them. It isn't selfish.