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Are pain, sorrow, and other negative experiences contagious in some way, shape, or form? Have you ever given much thought to this prospect?

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BlueVeins · 22-25
You're basically describing compassion fatigue. Negative emotions are absolutely contagious and psychiatrists have studied the phenomenon specifically.
AuRevoir · 36-40, M
@BlueVeins Interesting.. Please feel free to share more about it if you wish..
BlueVeins · 22-25
@AuRevoir I'm obviously not an expert, so I'll leave it to a qualified source --

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/somatic-psychology/201207/compassion-fatigue

I've kind of experienced it before, myself from reading too many unfortunate stories on SW and I know another person on here who's had the same.
AuRevoir · 36-40, M
@BlueVeins Thank you for the link! It's much appreciated!