Is it selfish to look after yourself first or is it an important part of self-care?

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After a few experiences, I have been more into self-care. It is just prioritizing my mental, e emotional and physical wellbeing before other things. It is helping me to handle the everyday challenges and support others. I heard a few times from really selfish and self-centred people that I am selfish! Interesting point is I have been caring, paying as well as doing what’s possible for these same people. Especially when they have challenging times. While I had the tough challenging times and trauma, none of these people cared for me! They did not help me on financial side, neither they offered moral support, even via a phone call. Ever since those traumatic experiences, I have been doing self-care. Does not mean I only care for me and not others. It is just that I am protecting myself a little more. I need to look at my well being before helping other’s wellbeing. Is looking yourself selfish or do you believe it is a critical part of self-care?