There can be an underlying worry that if you were to finally put your feet up for a few minutes, if you were to say yes to support from others, if you were to be kind to yourself, you might just fall apart. When you finally do give yourself the space to connect with your body, it’s likely that the first thing you will feel is how utterly exhausted you are. It can be easier to keep going, numb and empty, than to stop and feel fatigue when you rest.
