Hello i am new on the app
I am having a real hard time trying to focus on myself and not take care of everyone else around me. I have been in recovery for a long time and i feel myself going back to my caretaking before i cane into recovery. I always worry about everyone else first and put myself last. Any suggestions?
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Yes.
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Yeah I'm realizing that again. I don't want to fall back into my old self but I can see where if I don't take action now I will
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Let's talk.
Ok
I was in the same situation. I can empathize. My life was everybody else's. I moved to Ohio. I finally started working on myself. I still have a ton of work to do. I'm just happy I love myself enough to do it now.
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I am struggling to love myself at the moment. I have done some stupid stuff lately. I haven't drank or drugged but with me reverting back to my old way of thinking and putting myself last.
Call me.
Trick is not to put yourself first.
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I'm not sure how on here
I'm sorry but I'm at home with my boyfriend now. And I worked last night so I'm headed to bed. Can I call you tomorrow?
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Hello.
Hello Gregory, I'm sorry I haven't been able to call you. My boyfriend is here and it's a really small house. I like talking to people in private no distractions. How are you doing today?
So glad you’re here with us. Putting yourself first can feel impossible when you’ve spent so long taking care of everyone else, but your recovery needs you to make yourself a priority and that takes time. Growing through what you go through.
Maybe try small moments easier said than done sometimes just remember… taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s how you stay strong. 
You’ve got this and we’re here for you.
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Good morning.
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Thank you so much Crissy and yes I am putting myself as my priority now. I felt like I was losing myself and I am extremely irritable and just not happy. So I'm taking steps to correct this issue before I relapse.
Good morning
I have a few minutes to chat. Fair?