Posted by octopusprime on May 19, 2005, at 11:24:10
In reply to hubby upset about work - how to be supportive?, posted by JenStar on May 13, 2005, at 1:09:27
A couple of months is a long time for your hubby to be on deadline pressure. Working all night is not a solution, especially in high tech.
If your hubby is not getting enough rest for an extended period of time, it may be time to think about scheduling a weekend away, just the two of you.
Go to an island with nothing to do but walk and explore at a quiet and gentle pace. Do not bring cell phones or email devices.
Let him catch up on his rest. He will be 100% more productive when he returns.
I'm not married to somebody with this kind of stress, but I do this all the time with my male coworkers. I tell them to go home and give up for the evening. Working themselves to the point of exhaustion increases burnout and increases mistakes. In the end it is futile.
Maybe scheduling rest for your hubby will help? You know him best. Maybe make analogies about how self-care helps you manage your stress and anxiety levels, and if it's good for you ...
good luck
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