Caring nature

 

  • I enjoy helping and supporting people and caring for animals, but once they steal my heart, I quickly forget what my boundaries are
  • I used to help my aunt and uncle, and I was an informal caregiver for both my parents for some time
  • sometimes people take advantage of the wrong way that I always like to do something for others
  • I often get restless if I haven't been able to do something for someone for a long time (because I didn't have enough energy myself)
  • my solution(s):
    • nowadays (since 2023) I no longer simply sign up for volunteer work
    • I take care of myself as best I can, so that I can do something good for myself
    • I often think back to beautiful moments and situations where I cared for someone or an animal
    • I continue to train myself to (dare to) set my own boundaries and say 'no', without feeling guilty about it

 

More about this symptom is to be found in my book for (young) adults

'Find your way with an extra X'

and as a little more easy story in my book

'Step forward with  an extra X'

 

My symptoms