In the event that sympathy for the pain of another person has had a strong influence on us, preventing us from calmly returning to our lives and ordinary affairs, we are talking about witness trauma. This is a complex condition that can cause depression, anxiety disorder, burnout. Signs of witness trauma: 1. A person does not feel safe, stops trusting. 2. Does not want to believe in the reality of what is happening, feels helpless. 3. In some situations, a person experiences a strong feeling of guilt. 4. The predominance of negative emotions, such as anger and aggression. 5. Being fixated on what is happening, a person cannot help but think about it, or, on the contrary, tries to avoid absolutely everything that could somehow remind him of this situation. 6. Over time, exhaustion of strength sets in, sleep disturbances occur, memory and concentration deteriorate. Coming into contact with the tragedy of another person, a person experiences disappointment in his life values, his established beliefs are destroyed, and his whole reality is turned upside down. Recommendations for first aid to oneself in such situations 1.B the first time you need to reduce the load: this way, at work, you can delegate some of your tasks, interrupt the work process more often for rest. 2. Provide yourself with good nutrition, the minimum necessary physical activity. 3. Reduce or completely eliminate the flow of information from various news sources: watch less and read news on television and online.4.Do not refuse the support of loved ones and significant people.5.Do not keep emotions to yourself, it is imperative to give them an outlet.6.Do something that will help you relax, will help you feel pleasure, will help you regain control over your life.7. Consider your capabilities rationally and realistically: realize what is now in your area of ​​responsibility and what is not. If you can’t change something, don’t blame yourself for it. The most effective way out of this state is the help of a psychologist. Sincerely, your psychotherapist, coach, interpersonal relationship specialist, Natalya Akhmedova