In the book "CHOICE" by Philip K. Dick, the protagonist reflects on his past advice to abandon two habits: helping others and using drugs. He successfully quit drugs, yet his commitment to helping people has consumed all of his vigor and passion. This shift has led him to a point where he feels overwhelmed by the responsibility he has taken on in trying to save others.

As he navigates this new reality, the character begins to question whether giving up drugs was truly the right choice, suggesting that his relentless drive to assist others may have come at a great cost. This internal conflict highlights the complexity of his situation, where the desire to be good ultimately leads to his exhaustion and dissatisfaction.