How to avoid from taking others problems as my problem?

Question:

How to avoid from taking others problems as my problem?

i am a very caring person and often took risk of getting involved in somebody's problem accidentally.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Just try to remember that the best thing you can do for others is to take care of yourself.

A gentleman in my group was talking about this yesterday. He said he 'volunteered' himself into poverty.

It's very easy to get sucked into someone else's problems. Just try to remember that at any time, it is never too late to pull back and say, "wait a minute. I am unable to help you here. I have to spend my effort and money on my own problems."

There is alos the fact that alot of people may want to use you. It has been said that no one can use you without your permission. I must remember this also.

Namaste.