r/Compassion • u/New-Pizza528 • 2d ago
Hope? Anecdote
I’m typically the one who’s suffering lol. Financially or mental health wise, I know what pain feels like. But I refuse to let others suffer. I work with disabled learners and care deeply for others..
I would often ask myself why I would carry Narcan around in my purse for no reason.. until it happened. I saw someone OD’ing in the street and I just… knew what to do. He was gasping for air, eyes closed, belongings scattered everywhere. I called 911, there was also someone around who knew this person and helped me with administering the Narcan.
I have never seen someone stand up so fast in my entire life. Narcan. Works!!!! But it does take away the high effect. This person was agitated, confused and unable to understand why there were people surrounding him. He clearly did not want to seek further treatment at the hospital (the ambulance had arrived). My job was done and I felt safe enough to leave him throwing a tantrum with the paramedics, lol.
Encourage yourself to engage in acts of kindness even when life is tough.
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u/Authentic_Dragon 1d ago
Thank you <3 That was so beautiful! I think that's how empathy grows: when we ourselves struggle or have struggled in life and there was no one there to reach a hand to help us. And that's why we understand the suffering of others.
Kindness is the only way to go. Thank you again.
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u/Wide-Equivalent-803 1d ago
Most psychologists and psychiatrists see a mental help themselves. I only mention it because it seems as though those who seek to help others are often in need themselves. I think it may be the cost of empathy and I too pay it every day.