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When Caring Too Much Becomes Self-Sabotage?

Overgiving & Emotional Depletion

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Wellness Balance
Jan 09, 2026
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Caring is noble. Compassion feels meaningful. Helping others gives life purpose.

But there’s a subtle point where caring stops being generosity and starts draining you.

You give constantly, put everyone else’s needs first, and anticipate problems before they even happen.

Over time, you forget yourself.

You don’t just feel tired you feel drained, resentful, and disconnected, wondering why your energy never returns, even when others appreciate all you do.

This is the quiet danger of caring too much.

Here is why:

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