Empathy Fatigue

Have you ever found yourself so overwhelmed by others’ suffering that you start to feel numb—or even guilty for not caring more? That could be empathy fatigue, and it’s more common than you might think.

When everything is overwhelming, it can feel impossible to cope—like even small tasks take enormous effort.

It’s normal to feel some nervousness before heading to work. But when you wake up with dread day after day, that anxiety can start to take a toll on your mental and physical health.