Doing too much for others can increase irritability, frustration, anger, bitterness, resentment and burnout. Increased depression can also result from caring too much.
In seeking to serve others, we often neglect our own needs and run out of inner resources from which to draw strength. We get so busy doing that we don’t stop to reflect on whether or not what we’re doing is really worth the effort. We set ourselves up for failure by taking on too much, finding ourselves unable to follow through, and then wallowing in guilt.
If you start suffering ongoing, negative consequences from a relationship, it is time to reassess. Therapy can help.
Carrie
