People working on behalf of people and animals can experience a range of physical and psychological symptoms. These include emotional numbing, social withdrawal, insomnia, nightmares, anger and irritability, inflexibility, and cynicism, among other indicators of compassion fatigue – also called vicarious trauma.
Caring for the Caregiver
There are many ways to prevent compassion fatigue, and here are a few:
1) Good Self-Care
2) Nature
3) Social Support
4) Healthy Escapes and Hobbies
5) Purpose
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