Why Constantly Caring for Others Leads to Burnout: Analysis by a Professional Psychologist

18.01.2024 12:10
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:41

Caring for loved ones is a good human trait and this is, of course. But you don’t even notice how all your energy is spent on others, and you end up without strength and emotions.

It is quite difficult to control this, since not many people are able to curb their emotions and direct them in the right direction.

Our expert of the portal "MOS SMI" on issues of astrology, esotericism and psychology Elena Gutyro will tell you whether it is possible to influence your emotions.

How to understand that you are tired

Emotional exhaustion does not manifest itself immediately, people are very resilient, but when it manifests itself, all that remains is devastation.

You can't relax, your head is filled with thoughts about those who need your support. This leads to the fact that you stop having a full rest, which means you completely deprive yourself of strength.

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Compassion fatigue

It's easy to feel it in the evening when you're alone, and then you're fully aware of how exhausted you are.

It is important to understand that you can help others only when you have enough energy, and if you don’t have it, it is better to give up such emotional impulses.

Start from reality

Compassion is good, of course, but no one has cancelled self-care. Set clear priorities and strictly follow them.

First of all, you should take care of yourself and your loved ones, and only after that, you can turn your attention to those around you.

Moreover, it is important to understand that not everyone needs help, because there are ideological “sufferers” for whom this is simply a way of life.

We have previously written about how life can be changed for the better .

Author: Alexey Faleichik Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Elena Gutyro  

Content
  1. How to understand that you are tired
  2. Compassion fatigue
  3. Start from reality