We grow up thinking that being selfish is a negative personality trait. It can be bad in certain situations, but as you get older you start to realize that you need to be selfish to survive. Someone once told me that at the end of the day, you can only count on yourself, and that is so true. If you cut out everyone in your life, you are left with yourself, and if you are not okay with yourself, then you will struggle.
Personally, I grew up as a very nice person. I wanted everyone to like me, and I hated conflict (I still do), but as someone with mental health issues, you need to be there for yourself more than you are there for others.
I am not saying you should treat everyone horribly and not care, but you need to better yourself and be happy in your own skin. It is very tiring when you try to help other people and then you are still dealing with your own problems.
I have really grown as a person in these past few months. For the first time in twenty years, I can say I am finally happy and I can sit by myself and not feel alone. I enjoy doing things by myself and treating myself here and there.
It is time to pick up the broke pieces and put yourself back together. It might not be easy at first, but the more you work at it, the better things get. I can promise you that.
Be selfish, and be you.
PlussLife 
This is very similar to my last post, but it is very important and needs to be said.
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