Episode 4- The Issue With Prioritizing Other's Needs Over Your Own

Trigger Warning In this episode, there is a very brief discussion about ending one's life. Description: We often feel that we have no other choice other than prioritizing other's needs over our own. And although the reasons that we prioritize those other things are important and justifiable, they are also typically unsustainable, and can have significant negative impacts on our mental health. In this episode, I share one of those times in my life, being sandwiched between the needs of my young son with autism and my aging mother with neurological decline, and how my business and more importantly, my mental health were the casualties. If you or someone else you know suffers from mental health challenges, please reach out to a professional for support. Here are some free resources to access immediately: Cornell University College of Human Ecology: The Cornell Research Program on Self-Injury and Recovery Kids Help Phone Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8 For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples Hope for Wellness Help Line (Canada) Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) Wellness Together Canada To connect with a mental health professional one-on-one: call 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868 for youth call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 for adults Mental Health America If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share with others who can benefit from listening to this podcast. If you would like to know more about changing your narratives so that you prioritize yourself first, send me a message on my LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkhan-org