I seem to gain strength by helping others; oddly enough. You'd think the more you give the less you have, right? But it somehow works out it turns into something else. I'm not suggested giving or helping if it's a type of situation that would be foolhardy. Use good sense, of course. But by helping others we do often help ourselves and the one's we help can also end up helping us too.
There are times, though, that I just need some time alone; some down time....some peace and quiet and rest.