• Fandangalo@lemmy.world
    23·
    1 year 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
      13·
      1 year 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.