no to favors. You’re allowed to turn down friends when they ask to see you. You’re allowed to tell others that you don’t have any more room on your plate at the moment.
You shouldn’t feel bad about putting yourself first. It’s not selfish to make sure you’re standing on solid ground. The better you treat yourself, the more capable you’ll be of supporting others in the future when they ask for your help.
But for now, don’t let anyone guilt trip you into doing more than you’re comfortable doing. Don’t let anyone make you feel bad about taking care of your mental health.
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