Signs of compassion fatigue: Therapist explains

Signs of compassion fatigue: Therapist explains From anxiety and stress to physical symptoms of headache and exhaustion, here are a few signs of compassion fatigue.. From anxiety and stress to physical symptoms of headache and exhaustion, here are a few signs of compassion fatigue. 1 / 6 Compassion fatigue refers to the psychological, physical, mental and emotional impact of helping others to the point that we stop prioritising ourselves at all. Coping with compassion fatigue means that you begin to create separation between you and your role, in order to protect yourself from the constant absorption of other people's stress and pain," wrote Therapist Andrea Evgeniou. RECOMMENDED PHOTOS {{#items}} {{imageCount}} {{headline}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} 4 / 6 Physical symptoms such as headaches, loss of appetite and exhaustion start to show up as signs of the body asking for help.