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Do You Know The Differences Between Selfishness and Self-Respect?
People who have a mental health condition often find themselves in relationships that require too much of them to the point that they leave themselves out of the picture.
This article will focus on the differences between being selfish and having the self-respect to take care of yourself first.
It Seems Counterintuitive
To many, it may seem to be counterintuitive to think of caring for themselves over someone else. While there are societal reasons for this thinking process, such a belief that we are important enough to care for or love is deeply ingrained in ourselves as people.
Growing up some people were taught that your husband, children, the neighbors, anyone but yourself should be the focus of all the mental and physical resources. To even utter the words, “I love myself”, in some circles is seen as vain and horrible.
However, the answer to any accusations that one is sinning or otherwise cheating their spouse or children is that if you do not care for yourself first, when you finally breakdown from the pressure of modern life, who will care for them then?
