Why It’s Not Selfish To Put Yourself First

Balancing mental illness with the needs of othersImage Credit: Ilussmaller

Imagine that you are walking past a swimming pool and see someone struggling. Initially, you think they will be fine, but quickly it becomes apparent that they are losing energy and will soon succumb to the water.

They are in the deep end and out of reach of the edge.

There are no lifeguards present, nor is there anyone else you can turn to for assistance.

You are the only one that knows what’s happening. You quickly real...