Do you sometimes get overwhelmed with your life and wish to withdraw?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

It doesn’t happen too often.

But sometimes when I am not sure what to do I just withdraw.

For example, sometimes when I have lots of messages on social media and I feel overwhelmed, I answer none of them for a few days. Only respond my brother, mom and dad timely. (Back then when I was in a relationship- it was my ex fiance, I always answered him.)

Updates

10 mo

Sometimes I respond my friends days later too, unless they need some help, but they know my personality and love me and accept me the way I am. I am lucky to have them. I think it’s always better to call me, because chances are if I don’t reply to them, I am just too overwhelmed. So they call and when they do, I always answer.

[Spade_01]

Sure. This phase comes and goes. There are times when I put myself out there and socialise with people and there are times when I don't want to talk to anyone (family being an exception). Luckily, no one bothers me whenever I want my space and my friends understand when to leave me alone.

[BoopBoopBeep]

By most people's standards I'm always withdrawn. I don't carry my cell phone with me most of the times. I haven't checked voice mail in about two years. I answer email "when I get around to it."

[ariadneR]

Definitely. I withdraw quite a lot, I think people think im a hermit 😅

But its necessary for my self care, and my self love.

[PointTaken]

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed but I don't withdraw.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Then what do you do?

[PointTaken]

Take some deep breaths, suffer silently, smile, and try to be just me. I won't let it control me and ruin my day. I can still do what I need to while thinking over my issues

[justabuddy]

Yeah... it gives your brain time to think and process the information you have.