...[he understands that a little too well, he thinks. not quite the same situation, but similar events and similar feelings. finding something to do to fill the gap of things you've done and can't take back.]

I'm glad someone was able to help you recognize it. [he says, diplomatically and possibly avoiding the point.] It's important to rest after stuff like that, but...I understand wanting to keep going, too. Like if you stop, you're just going to be left thinking about what you lost and can't regain instead of trying to gain something else.