It is easy to put others first. Consequently, if we don’t put ourselves first, we can’t be effective in being there for others. Accept your imperfections. Don’t beat yourself up. The best way for others to benefit from your impact, you need to first provide those rewards for yourself. You don’t always have to say you will do something. It is ok to decline. Create boundaries for yourself and you can do the same for others. Don not let negative thoughts consume you just because you are trying to set healthy boundaries. We all have what is referred to as in inner voice. When you nurture oneself, your allowing healthy growth. For every kind act you give someone else, give you a kind act as well.
One of the places I have suggested you seek local advice about is called, bethere.com According to them asking if someone is suicidal doesn’t increase the urgency to carry it out. Just the opposite. Asking why may open the lines of communication thus, helping the person. Be there suggest asking if they have a method in mind and have, they already tried. What access do they have to achieving that method. This can help a professional establish an immediate safety plan. Help the person get connected with a local, professional service. Do not just consider it a one and done thing. Follow up. Send a text, and email or make a call.
