@christin1
@farmboy

Good Morning,

I know what you mean by 'trying to explain' how you feel to others.
Between being a woman and having those monthly feelings AND dealing with the Effexor (now that I know it is that), I understand where the both of you are coming from.
I don't believe, PERSONALLY, that you 'need to explain' anything to anyone, if you can't or don't want to.
I find that the easiest thing to tell others, if asked, is that I am preoccupied with things, for now, so I am stepping back for a while.
That usually stops people in their tracks.
Rarely, if ever, will anyone ask anything about my preoccupation, other than if there is anything they can do to help.
I tell them, "no" and that if things change and I can use their help, I'd let them know.
I also tell them that I will call when 'things are straightened out."

I find that doing the above is a help as far as explanations.
I also try to call, text or email the person (people) every week or two to let them know I am OK.

Hope this helps...…

Have a peaceful, uneventful day
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)