Compassion fatigue refers to the psychological, physical, mental and emotional impact of helping others to the point that we stop prioritising ourselves at all. "After recognizing the signs of compassion fatigue, we might consider how to manage this experience so that we don’t burn out completely. 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. Here are a few signs of compassion fatigue.(Unsplash)
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Repeated exposure to secondary trauma and stressors of extreme level can impact us heavily where we start to feel the effect of the trauma on us. (Unsplash)
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Too much compassion for others can lead to difficulty in making decisions or being forgetful. Cognitive issues start to show up. (Unsplash)
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US actress Jennifer Lawrence and British actor Robert Pattinson leave after the screening of the film "Die, My Love" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP)
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US director, screenwriter and producer Kristen Stewart arrives for the screening of the film "The Chronology of Water" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
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US actress, director Angelina Jolie arrives for the screening of the film "Eddington" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
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Sreeleela has become known for not only her acting and electrifying dance moves but also her fashion choices. The actor often sports sarees with just the right fabric and colour. Ahead, her latest saree looks that are perfect for just about any occasion. (All pics: Instagram/ Sreeleela)
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Cannes just put the brakes on nude and voluminous gowns for this year’s festival but let’s take a fun trip down memory lane to the stars who absolutely owned these bold looks before the ban. From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s stunning blue gown to Bella Hadid’s sheer, these celebs turned heads and set trends that no one will forget anytime soon.
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If you still have a day left before Mother's Day, you can grab a journal and write down something for your mom. It can be your best memories with her or things you feel for her, but don't often say.
