More On Compassion Fatigue

Here’s another article, shared by Koo, on the subject of compassion fatigue:�http://www.dallasnews.com/business/columnists/pamela-yip/20150315-compassion-fatigue-can-easily-hurt-caregivers-health-and-more.ece�

Some of us might be afflicted by it, unknowingly.

�A compassion-fatigued caregiver could certainly be susceptible to breaking the rules with someone else�s money,� said Patricia Smith, founder of the Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project and the keynote speaker at the symposium. �This happens when a caregiver feels he or she has better judgment and decision-making skills than others.

�Often there is a feeling of entitlement associated with compassion fatigue and that others owe them for providing care. Mishandling someone else�s funds is one way to acknowledge they have leveled the playing field.�

According to the Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project, other symptoms include:

Excessive blaming.
Bottled-up emotions.
Isolation from others.
Substance abuse.
Compulsive behaviors such as overspending, overeating, gambling and sexual addictions.
Poor self-care, such as neglecting personal hygiene and appearance.

Source: http://myanimalcare.org/2015/03/17/more-on-compassion-fatigu..

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