I’ve always felt like I needed to be there for people even when it sometimes was at my own expense. I’ve learned over the years how detrimental this can be to even someone without an mental illness. Learning to say “no” or accept that other’s decisions are not for me to control helped me accept that I can’t be everyone’s savior.
Mental Illness Taught Me 
So true! For me, I also realized that if I am mentally well, I also not providing the best help I can give that person and will harm both of us in the long run. It has been a hard lesson to learn over the years.
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same here! It can still be a struggle for me at times, but at least I’m aware of it to stop it.
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I struggle with this. I have to constantly remind myself that I can say no.
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Same here! I constantly have to remind myself.
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