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When couples navigate exercise for health recovery and it creates anxiety

My husband started weightlifting as part of recovery from his heart attack six months ago, and while I want to be supportive, watching him push himself in the gym triggers all my anxiety about losing him and I find myself either hovering or avoiding it completely.

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Medical necessity for physical activity can become emotionally charged when survival fears overshadow recovery goals.

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