There are so many stressors in our lives right now and that all carries over to First Responders, teachers, pastors and priests who deal with not only their own stress, but that of many others. It’s known as “compassion fatigue”. Being on the edge all the time, not being able to make decisions, exhaustion, lack of sleep, anger outbursts, increased use of alcohol are just some of the symptoms. Frontier Extension Agent Rebecca McFarland, says there are some things that people can do to help:
KOFO will have more on stress in our lives and how to handle it in the coming weeks.
