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When illness makes you afraid of appearing weak

I know I should rest but I cannot stop pushing myself because being sick made me feel so useless.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The vulnerability of illness can trigger an overcorrection toward productivity that undermines the very recovery it seeks to demonstrate.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Acute illness and recovery?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.