This is why I'm accused of stressing out before I can even think, "wow, I'm really stressed!". I'm so busy caring for others and being a part of helping others feel better that I do feel a weird lonely and numb inside. I do give myself some down time now that I'm older, but I prefer to spend that time with family and friends as well, not alone. I have now set aside an "alone" time each evening where I can think, watch something mindless on TV, read, and generally get in touch with my inner child.
Phyllis R Cox, LPC (not verified)says...
This is why I'm accused of stressing out before I can even think, "wow, I'm really stressed!". I'm so busy caring for others and being a part of helping others feel better that I do feel a weird lonely and numb inside. I do give myself some down time now that I'm older, but I prefer to spend that time with family and friends as well, not alone. I have now set aside an "alone" time each evening where I can think, watch something mindless on TV, read, and generally get in touch with my inner child.