The Real Reason You're Emotionally Exhausted

Can you be too compassionate? Can we wear ourselves out by being too compassionate and struggle with emotional burnout? I've been seeing more people talk about compassion fatigue, and to be honest I can find myself also struggling with it - leaving me feeling burnt out, emotionally empty and exhausted. There is such a thing as compassion fatigue. So what is compassion fatigue? Compassion fatigue is the cost of caring for others or for their emotional pain, resulting from the desire to help relieve the suffering of others. It is also known as vicarious or secondary trauma, referencing the way that other people's trauma can become our own. How can compassion fatigue effect us outside of being emotionally exhausted or experiencing burnout? Let's talk through the signs and symptoms but also what to do if you struggle with compassion fatigue. Learn more about attachment styles and how to build healthy attachment in your relationships: https://katimorton.com/the-shop/p/att... Or discover all of my workshops here: https://katimorton.com/the-shop Other videos that may be helpful: If you are feeling unhappy or unmotivated, watch this:    • If you are feeling unhappy or unmotivated,...   This is why you could be feeling so lonely:    • This Is Why You Could Feel So Lonely  (THE...   11 signs you're burned out on life:    • 11 Signs You're Burned Out (Even If You Do...   Am I lazy, depressed or burnt out?    • Confusing Laziness With Depression? Here's...   Some more related videos: More on compassion fatigue:    • Compassion Fatigue: What is it and do you ...   Drowning in empathy? The cost of vicarious trauma:    • Drowning in Empathy: The Cost of Vicarious...   MY BOOKS (in stores now) Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? http://bit.ly/2s0mULy ONLINE THERAPY While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @katimorton   PATREON https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morto... YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING WITH OUR AFFILIATE LINKS Instacart: https://www.instacart.oloiyb.net/y2j2GB Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton PARTNERSHIP Linnea Toney [email protected] PLEASE READ If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.