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Why Making Time for Yourself Feels Impossible When Everyone Needs You

My therapist told me to make time for myself but every minute I spend alone feels selfish when my partner is overwhelmed and my parents are aging and my friends need support.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The cultural emphasis on self-care conflicts with your genuine care for others, creating guilt around necessary personal restoration.

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