My husband has been pushing through chronic fatigue for months, saying he's fine, while I watch him get more depleted every day — and when I try to suggest he rest or get help, he gets defensive because he thinks I'm questioning his ability to provide for us.
More people experience this than they realize.
One partner's physical depletion is being compounded by their resistance to acknowledging it, creating tension around care and autonomy.
“Where Are You with Fatigue and burnout — physical dimension?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.