There are people I have distanced myself from because a normal day in my life would overwhelm them

I think that makes perfect sense. There are some journeys that you can't really take passengers on. Totally different level of severity but I found the same when I was in the depths of gambling addiction. Like most addictions it's a place that you go on your own. The only exception is your loved ones because they are pretty much in it whether you like it or not.