But as much as it may feel imperative to stay fully engaged in the tragic updates and charged conversations about Israel and Gaza, doing so without boundaries may lead to compassion fatigue, said Dr. Rebecca Sachs, a clinical psychologist based in New York City.
With tragedy at home and abroad, it can feel like you are drowning in the sadness and anger. Not only can you take a break from the trauma, but you should, experts say.
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