I can definitely understand the feeling. A lot of times I get in my head and don't realize that life is continuing without me. It hard to feel as if no one cares, but I assure you that they do. It is human nature to care about others, and when people who do not understand MI are attempting to reach out, its hard for them to realize that there is a wall that is usually in place. The hardest part about dealing with people afflicted with MI is getting past the barriers we have set in place for protection.

As far as those that push their problems? You don't have to deal with them. Someone with aim to control is usually bullying in a sense and probably has something going on in their own life. Do not feel obligated to cater. You come first.