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This fatigue can have medical causes, but it also reflects a deeper process: a gradual decrease in vital energy. Supporting them means respecting their new rhythms, reducing demands and favouring calm.
3. Gradual withdrawal from social life
Social withdrawal is often confused with depression, but at this stage it frequently represents a natural process of introspection. The person starts canceling plans, avoids long conversations, and prefers silence or solitude.
It's not a lack of love or disinterest. It's a way to conserve emotional energy and focus on what's essential. Accompanying someone means being available without disturbing, offering a presence without imposing your company.
4. Changes in sleep and increased
nighttime restlessness Sleep schedules are disrupted. There may be more sleepiness during the day and wakefulness at night, or short periods of rest interrupted. In some cases, intense dreams, vivid memories, or the sensation of seeing or perceiving deceased people appear.
These experiences are often comforting for the person who is going through them. Correcting or refusing them can lead to more distress. Listening, validating, and providing a calm environment helps navigate these moments with more serenity.
5. Difficulty walking without apparent cause
Even without visible injuries, walking becomes unsteady. Steps are shorter and slower, and the fear of falling increases, even in familiar places.
Beyond the physical aspect, this change can symbolize a gradual disconnection from the material world. Adapting the environment and reducing the pressure to stay active is a form of care and respect.
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This fatigue can have medical causes, but it also reflects a deeper process: a gradual decrease in vital energy. Supporting them means respecting their new rhythms, reducing demands and favouring calm.
3. Gradual withdrawal from social life
Social withdrawal is often confused with depression, but at this stage it frequently represents a natural process of introspection. The person starts canceling plans, avoids long conversations, and prefers silence or solitude.
It's not a lack of love or disinterest. It's a way to conserve emotional energy and focus on what's essential. Accompanying someone means being available without disturbing, offering a presence without imposing your company.
