Compassion fatigue arises in the setting of unrelieved and excessive demands on doctors who are expected to offer care and compassion in a stressful working environment over which the individual has little or no control. It’s like having an empty emotional bank account. If not addressed it can lead to burnout.

What you can do

1. 1. Make sure you are taking care of your own emotional needs 
2. 2. Ensuring you are “filling” your emotional bank account with care from other people
3. 3. Build up strong relationships with other people by being understanding and appreciative, and then if you need a “deposit” into your emotional bank account they will be there for you.

Further Reading

The Emotional Bank Account