14/06/2023
🔥 Saviours and Rescuers, take a breath, 🔥
🚫 Before you don the cape of heroism this week, hold up! 🚫
Listen up,. If you're thinking of diving into someone's mental health struggles, know what you're getting into. Seriously, otherwise you might get screwed up as well.
1️⃣ Don't be the sole support for someone in crisis. EVER Share the load with others. Ask them who else they can turn to for help.
2️⃣ Strongly encourage seeking professional help. You're no expert, and that's okay.
3️⃣ Keep your contact channels limited. One phone number (preferably a burner) and one dedicated email (like a quick Gmail). Some people in survival mode will cling to you like a drowning soul, bombarding you with messages. Protect your own mental health, 'cause it matters too. You will rue the day if you have given them 27 different ways to contact you. Believe me, they use all of them.
4️⃣ You're not a 24/7 helpline. You don't have to answer calls or texts at 3:30 AM. Guilt trips? Leave 'em behind. Where were you, I called you and you did not answer. mwaaahhh. Erm, I was asleep.
5️⃣ Forget telling them they're perfect as they are. That toxic positivity won't fly during a crisis. I cannot stand that phrase.
6️⃣ Their emotions aren't yours to bear. You don't have to match their anger, frustration, or panic. It's not happening to you.
7️⃣ If the situation starts messing with your mental health, it's okay to step back. Don't let them drown you too. Your sanity matters.
8️⃣ Support them without losing yourself. Boundaries matter, do not end up where they are.
9️⃣ Remember, they're not doing this to spite you. Crisis has a tight grip on them, and they're desperate for help.
🔟 Push 'em towards family and friends who can lend a hand. It's not solely your burden to bear. Be selfish, you have your own sh*t to deal with
1️⃣1️⃣ You're not a fixer, saviour, or rescuer. Sometimes, you can't fix it, and that's okay.
1️⃣2️⃣ Brace yourself for endless moaning and complaining. They might be stuck in a negative mindset about everything. W**d out the drama queens from the genuinely suffering.
1️⃣3️⃣ If you're not the right person to help, for any reason, be honest. Guide them towards someone who can.
Remember,, self-preservation is key. Stand up, offer support, but never lose sight of your own well-being. 💪❌
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