I don't know if you are religious/spiritual at all but that is the reason I use. Once a month or so, I have a day of silence. I meditate/pray for some of it but the rest of it is just being with myself and not talking with anyone. I usually keep my phone on vibrate so I check once or twice to see if anything is going one but don't answer it as it rings.
As for explaining to your girl, I would just say you are taking a personal day to collect your thoughts/sanity. I think if you told her a day or so ahead, she could anticipate it and know not to bother you.
This isn't something you should change. Being with oneself for a spell is healthy.
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