Have you ever felt the need to cut yourself off from everyone around you before?

Have you ever felt the need to cut yourself off from everyone around you before?
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answer:Yes, after my father died. I felt a very strong desire to get away from everything. I even mentioned it on Fluther. My wife and friends encouraged me to do it, but I never did. Sadly, I’m too attuned to my responsibilities and never “found the right time” – which is bull. I just felt guilty. I think it’s a good idea from time to time. Since then, I’ve gotten off Facebook, removed certain people from my life, and taken little mental health breaks. House cleaning as it were.
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