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Originally Posted by BrazenApogee
This would be a form of Self Care. I did a post on Self Care and got only one response. I am interested to know if others have an answer for this post on other people's emotions.
I am still learning about self care so, I don't have much to provide for an answer here.
I think maybe remembering it's not about you, it's about them may help. Doing general self care things, like going for a walk, seeking your own social support, or other things that may distract your mind will make you feel better.
Boundaries are important. What I think you are talking about is an internal boundary. "This pain, although I can feel it emphatically and understand it, is yours not mine."
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Thanks, I agree about self care, this is something I worked on following depression. It does help me to see friends, exercise, other positive actions.
As for internal boundaries, I do try the "Your stuff/my stuff", but often fail particularly if someone is in acute distress. It's like jumping into the water to save someone and forgetting the life-belt.
I think this is something I need to work on, the techniques on those internal boundaries. Thanks for your input and good luck with your self care.
