crano
nounUS /ˈkɹænoʊ/
Etymology Perhaps a truncation of cranium, mockingly or tragically implying someone whose head is constantly overloaded with thoughts of other people's problems. Popularized in online mental health and support subcultures.
1
Internet, Derogatory, Slang, Sometimes A person who is hyper-fixated on the welfare of others and desperately wants to fix their problems, but feels completely helpless, physically exhausted, or mentally "braindead" due to their own personal limitations.
- She's being a total crano again, staying up all night stressing over how to fix her friend's life while her own room is a mess.
- Synonyms
- savior complex, bleeding heart
- Related terms
- compassion fatigue, co-dependency, hyper-empathy