Yes, it can be taxing emotionally at times, especially when I'm tired. I'm approaching the two year mark in my separation and that stirs up my own stuff so having to deal with someone who is freshly wounded can be a challenge. I saw the psychologist this week and plan to go back next week, just to have an hour that is for me to blurt out whatever I need to! As far as anxiety attacks, I don't really have "attacks" but I have anxiety that comes and goes and can be triggered by many different things, I've noticed it's mainly when I'm feeling fatigued. As you say, little things can feel overwhelming when you're kind of beat. The trick is to keep a balance between rest and activites. I keep up my activities because too much dead time leaves time for obsessive thinking yet too much activity keeps you tired and can allow that thinking an entry point. Ah well, we shall overcome...one way or another!
