the greater of two evils | the devil that you know all too well | mercurial | Nihilist | I left my β€οΈ in Baltimore | I don't dream of labor | *not a top π
Overextending yourself doesnβt make people appreciate you more unfortunately. It makes them value your time and comfort a lot less. People-pleasing is a race to the bottom.
Framing mental health problems as chronic illnesses that have flare-ups (as all chronic illnesses do) would save so many patients from self-criticism over lapses. The idea/goal of 'full recovery' is still common in treatment settings, and it puts so much undue pressure on people.