Probably.... once I tried to explain that it is like I just have too much on my mind and it feels smothering...

I'm usually too agitated/annoyed and all together irritable to explain anything nicely... it comes out "get away"

I just can't handle people needing things from me during these times...

see its not like he's trying to support me by doing this... he thinks I'm mad at him when I get like this so its more about him wanting to know "we are okay" and not about "oh I can see your having a hard time what can I do to support you...." he's still number 1 in his thoughts...
(and I know its true because I asked and he said he thought I was mad)