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Wanting everyone to leave you alone does not necessarily mean you have stopped caring. It may be a sign that you are emotionally exhausted, overstimulated or tired of being constantly needed. Understanding what your withdrawal is communicating can help you find the kind of rest, boundaries and support you actually need.

Do you feel more irritable, exhausted, anxious, or disconnected than you used to? Explore how caregiving, changing roles, physical health, and midlife transitions can leave you wondering why you no longer feel like yourself.

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