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When protecting yourself from collective trauma feels selfish

I feel guilty for being relieved when the news cycle moves past the tragedy because the constant exposure was destroying my mental health

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Self-preservation in the face of overwhelming global suffering can feel like moral failure but is actually necessary for sustained compassion.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Collective grief — mourning public figures and tragedies?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.