Well, not really, but I'm under enough stress without them causing more of it. Here's the example I feel least competent to handle unaided; please advise.
For fall break I'm going on vacation near where a friend lives who I haven't seen in about 6 months. She seemed happy to see me last time I visited her, so I offered to visit this time. She emailed me telling me that her life really sucks right now so I shouldn't visit (don't ask me for context clues; her email was 3 sentences long if you include the word "wow" as a sentence). Depending on her meaning in that email, there are two basic responses I can use to alleviate the stress this is causing me. If, as I believe when I'm in a pessimist mood, she was implying that I make her life suck more, then frankly I don't want her to be happy and I'd send my final communication ever to her, which would inform her of that. Then I could be angry for a while and get over it, which is still better than my current limbo. If, as I hope was the case, life is just a bit too difficult and either she is trying to avoid people in general or to shield me from involvement with the difficulties of her life, then I feel obligated to attempt to help her. So what to do?

I highly doubt she thinks you will make her life suck more, don't even think of that. I know that in previous stressful times in my life, I have pushed away all my friends for various reasons, such as wanting to be alone, not wanting them to deal with my problems, etc. Not always the greatest reasons, but don't think that by her saying she would rather not see you right now that it is in any way a derogatory gesture directed at you, because I highly doubt it is.

The best thing to do in my opinion would be, if you are able, to call her (If not, use e-mail again), and let her know that you will be there for her. You can try to get her to talk, but don't push too hard or she might pull away from you. Just make sure she knows that you are there, even if you say that's all you're calling to say. Most people think they don't want to talk to anyone, but deep inside, they do, and when someone truly shows they care, they open up.

Well...life is anything but fair and perfect. The only way to get through to anyone is to talk. Talk, talk and talk. If they can't talk to you, don't even bother anymore... Try direct talking, indirectly, if you can't get through then Its not worth it. You'll get better friends (trust me) YOu must lose the best one you have to get the best ones outthere waiting. WHen and if you talk to this friend, get back to me, i'd like to know what happened...negative or positive. <---- this is just somethign i would do.

hmmmm...I don't know. Maybe ask?
I think you should ask her what is wrong and tell her what you're thinking. That's really the only way to know. Either of your theories could be true...but I guess you won't know till you ask.
...why do you say that she might think you make her life "suck" more? Has she shown any signs that your prescence bothers her?
Anyways, what ever happened to that girl who was on one of your classes who you liked?