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Dawn Michelle Shepley Activists United
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Have you ever heard of compassion fatigue?

It happens especially among activists and those in the medical and mental health fields. Vegans and activists (and medical professionals) generally have more empathy for others' suffering. Slaughterhouse vigils, days of mourning, and images of suffering all do add to this possibility. Self-care is paramount, and so is pacing, and a support group. I suggest even asking activists to go for a drink or bite to eat after an action. Some light social time helps a lot, and it builds empathetic support for yourself.

Have you ever faced compassion fatigue? How do you cope?

An article from an activist about this: https://ecowarriorprincess.net..../2021/03/compassion-

Compassion Fatigue: Why We Need to Talk About Activism Burnout
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Compassion Fatigue: Why We Need to Talk About Activism Burnout

We're continuously bombarded with negative news headlines abd outrage and activists are feeling the emotional burnout deriving from...well, caring so much. Here's why we need to talk about compassion fatigue.
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Michael John Smith

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In this article the Buddhist monk Mathieu Ricard says that there is no such thing as compassion fatigue but rather that compassion is a cure for empathy fatigue . https://www.matthieuricard.org..../en/blog/posts/empat
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VeganYoga

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Yes I have had it, and Yoga and Meditation are the answer. Also time chilling out with other like minded people.
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watvegansweten

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Not really compassion fatigue, but a sense of hopelessness and guilt.
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