I had developed a bad habit of putting others above myself. That’s not something I recommend doing if you have mental health issues.
As the years went by, I started to suffer worse and worse whenever anyone slighted me. Whenever they lie, hurt, or blatantly use me.
My Depression developed a deeper angst. I found myself picking fights with my boyfriend even though he wasn’t the one who provoked me.
I thought this could be cured with a little “me time”, as per those social media trends. A tub of chocolate ice-cream. A bubble bath. Maybe even a few hours of Stardew Valley.
Over and over and over I put myself out there only to get hurt over and over again. Those ‘self-care’ routines weren’t helping.
Enough was enough.
Turns out that I needed help in so many aspects of my life.
So, let’s journey to Dr. Peterson’s 12 Rules For Life, and let’s talk about the second rule…
Rule #2: Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping.
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