Originally Posted by Sly

Interesting thing. I think that the majority of people are raised and grow up being told "don't be selfish." And most people take that to the extreme in a fashion where they don't take care of themselves. You absolutely must take care of yourself first. You have to be selfish. If you are not in prime condition, you can't properly take care of anybody.

Take care of yourself first. Everything else will follow. Do not be afraid to say "no." You owe it to yourself.