• @Fandangalo@lemmy.world
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    496 months ago

    I agree with the sentiment, but emotional care does take energy. When people are feeling hopeless and powerless, it saps their ability to be compassionate because it takes energy. See Caregiver burnout.

    • @essell@lemmy.world
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      236 months ago

      I agree.

      “Compassion Fatigue” is a real thing therapists talk about.

      Half the therapy horror stories I hear sound like they’re born out of that.