How can you measure compassion fatigue?

The first most helpful measurement device is the people who know you the best. If they see you beginning to pay too much attention to one needy person or project, excluding social interaction with others or other normal daily activities, this is one of the indicators.

CF gradually saps your ability to feel for other people until, at a crisis point, you are inadequate in your functions and make a dire mistake.

As CF becomes deeper, your depression, ability to interact, and immune system get worse. You quit your job and go into hibernation.