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Mental Health Support

BlackSkimmer

(51,308 posts)

15. Take care of yourself.

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Tue Apr 25, 2023, 06:47 AM

Apr 2023

Sometimes we try to help people who just turn around and take advantage of our good intentions. It can be very upsetting.

You're a good person, and you've done nothing but act with empathy and generosity.

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I am unable to assist anyone now. I am stepping back, from everyone [View all] irisblue Apr 2023 OP

Just take care of yourself and reach out if you need any help. RandySF Apr 2023 #1

I wish I had words to comfort you. We will be here waiting to hear from you when you're ready Deuxcents Apr 2023 #2

I am unable to assist any other a specific DUers. I fell into more then I can do irisblue Apr 2023 #3

What do you need that can be of help..even temporarily, if you'd like. Deuxcents Apr 2023 #4

I'm so sorry vercetti2021 Apr 2023 #5

Believe me, I understand. You must take care of yourself. Something I learned the hard way. LoisB Apr 2023 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Ahna KneeMoose Apr 2023 #7

Sweet irisblue Cha Apr 2023 #8

... alwaysinasnit Apr 2023 #9

... pazzyanne Apr 2023 #10

Be well GPV Apr 2023 #11

You gotta take kozar Apr 2023 #12

Leave me be Koz. Do not text me call me again. Leave be me irisblue Apr 2023 #19

Oh dear! 2naSalit Apr 2023 #13

I had to block a DUer XanaDUer2 Apr 2023 #14

Take care of yourself. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #15

I'll never reach out again like that XanaDUer2 Apr 2023 #16

Yes, you're not the only one that's happened to, I'm sure. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #17

There are some posts at times that really scream for professional help. hamsterjill Apr 2023 #22

Irisblue, this is a REALLY healthy response. Well done. I hope you feel stronger soon. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #18

+1000. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #21

. JudyM Apr 2023 #20

Wish you well irisblue. Love, Debbie debm55 Apr 2023 #23