Everyone wants something from me...

[Fiction]

It feels like everyone wants something from me. Me just being me isn't good enough they always need stuff from me. I don't mind helping people it's just when they constantly asking for things from me.
It just feels like there is constant pressure to do things. My friends want things from me, my bf wants things from me, my parents want things from me and I have so much homework and exam stress at the moment aswell.
It seems like whatever i do for people it's not good enough and they always want more. hardly anyone ever bothers to think that maybe I don't want to be used... and that maybe i want a little bit of help in return. of course there is exceptions to this but on the post part, my real life friends do this :/
Alot of people come to me to talk about things, which i am perfectly fine with it's just i find myself getting annoyed when i feel like shit and people keep complaining when they don't bother to listen to me or give a fuck about me but then i feel guilty not helping other people.
Sorry this was kinda a rant. I'm just fed up of it all :/

[DarkHorses]

I definitely know what it's like. I am a real people pleaser, and I never say no to anyone. I do whatever they ask me to make them happy, even if I don't want to do it. I don't know why I am that way, but I have always hated it. The bottom line is that you have to learn to say enough is enough. You have to be able to put yourself first sometimes, and your life can't always be about everyone else. If you open up and just be honest with people, I'm sure they'll understand. Next time someone starts ranting while you're having a bad day, just say "You know I really care about you, and I'm always here for you to talk to, but I'm really having a bad day right now and to be honest I just can't handle it at the moment." It's as simple as that. Then maybe they'll inquire about why you are having a bad day and you'll be able to get some things off your chest for a change.

It's hard when your friends turn to you for advice, and it can become overwhelming. The trick is not letting their wellbeing become more important than your own. You have to care about yourself first and foremost sometimes. If they're not willing to accept and understand that you need to look after and care for yourself, then they may not be the greatest friends. But the least you can do is talk to them and see if they understand where you're coming from. I am sure that they will.

[Fiction]

I've tried this before, but then i feel guilty because what if i'm over reacting and they need real help? And then they think they can't come to me for help. What if i end up responsible for something? :/

[DarkHorses]

There's only so much you can do for someone if they're struggling that much. If you have friends with depression or suicidal thoughts, which it sounds like, that's too much for you to handle on your own. You can't be expected to be there for them every single time they're feeling down, because if they're depressed that's going to be frequently. That's just too much for you. Have you ever encouraged the particular person to seek professional help? That might take a weight off their shoulders and your own.

[Fiction]

No i don't really have any friends like that. Just it's happened before and it's been all my fault.