I can't ever expect anybody to understand what's going on with me, especially since I can't ever figure it out myself. I tend to shut down and disappear into my own world for a few days to a week or 2 at a time. To me, just the wife and kid not harassing me for it and expecting it, and the unspoken understanding when I shut off and disappear into my garage is enough for me to see that they recognize it and let me deal with it on my own terms. Used to be very anxiety inducing but now it feels understood and like a regular part of life here and I just have to make sure that I don't allow it to go on too long or I can get myself stuck in a hole. Keep you head up...