HealthyGamerGG The Dark Side of Empathy
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Aug 12, 2024 Exploring the hidden dangers of empathy reveals its potential to cause burnout and mental health issues. High levels of empathy can lead to emotional contagion, affecting personal well-being and relationships. The podcast emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries to protect emotional health while still being supportive of others. Discover strategies to manage empathy effectively and maintain a healthy balance.
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Empathy Burnout
- High empathy can lead to burnout, especially in caring professions or relationships.
- This is due to emotional contagion, absorbing others' negativity.
Emotional Contagion
- Affective empathy, feeling what others feel, leads to emotional contagion.
- This negatively impacts mental health, like an infection.
Burnout in Caring Professions
- Studies show 50-75% of social workers experience burnout due to emotional contagion.
- Caregiver burnout, initially studied in cancer care, now includes mental health.