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

@Ghostinthemachine I did

@itsok good choice, and visually it works with the scale

As for your question, be there for others when you can but make yourself the priority

@Ghostinthemachine it’s just not working that way. I know that if someone had asked me this question I would have a similar answer, but when it comes to someone I care about needing help I cannot say no

@itsok I know
And I’ve been through that as well, and it drains you, and then it leaves you with little energy for yourself or others.
Is it a long term need?

@Ghostinthemachine no. I don’t know how long it will go on, I’m hoping not more than a few more weeks. it’s been a bit over two weeks already, which doesn’t sound very long at all, but I think it has been every single day since then and I’m not coping very well

@itsok if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be good for anyone

So it’s okay to take a “me” day

Plus the other person will appreciate you even more by your absence