Why is being antisocial a disorder but being social is not?

Question

I'm very introverted and they're times when I don't want to be social. Is there something wrong with me?

Answer 1

What a great question! In fact, I think sometimes the ones being social might be the ones with the disorder! Half the time they're out and about cos that way they don't have to deal with their issues or look at themselves. I used to feel guilty and worry about not being "normal" because I like my own company, I enjoy solitude and I don't want to go out every single time someone asks. I'm with you and I say there's something wrong with the dingbats who make such a big issue out of it.

Answer 2

As the other person responded, antisocial is when you lack proper communication skills & do not follow the so called "norms" of society. Introverted just means you are a shy, to yourself person. Being social is considered "normal" in society, because people do talk to each other, it's how we communicate our feelings & show ourselves. If you look in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual IV it will explain to you much better what Antisocial D/O or Personality is. You must meet certain criteria over a certain amount of time to be considered antisocial. Being social is like dressing appropriately when you go out, it's the norm, not a disorder, but if you do not know how to dress & act out inappropriately, that can be a problem. Anything that deviates from what is accepted in society can be considered a problem, & if it's severe a disorder.

Answer 3

Humanity is one of those species of animals that lives in groups, which defines the word social.

This characteristic of the specie is therefore considered the norm

This current civilization's values, consider any type of behaviour the antithesis of the norm, 'anti-' whatever, in this case, 'social'.

Consider the fact we live in ONE infinite universe of fathomless energy, producing unlimited forms in mineral, plant and animal, and in each and every kingdom, visible and invisible, infinite variety at all stages of evolution, each according to its law.

Each flower blooms in its own time and no two trees bear the same kind of fruit. So too in the garden of humanity, we're all at different stages of becoming.

So what if you're introverted? There're many out there who might try to pin such a lable on you, but guess what? Somebody might pin the lable 'bore' on them. Take your pick! Or what about rich folk who are labeled 'recluse' or 'eccentric'?

The point is this, since none of us is perfect, we are ALL this, that or the other, in SOMEONE else's eyes. But don't let others define your reality.

Because you can only live YOUR life through YOUR window on the world - NOT through someone else's, who may THINK they know you. ONLY YOU ARE WALKING IN YOUR SHOES!!!

As long as you're harmless in word, thought or deed, there's nothing, I mean ABSOLUTELY NOTHING wrong with you. That's a universal standard.

A useful tool in life is, moderation in all; another is looking within.

When you feel like socializing, consider volunteering for community service nearby, by making your fingers do the walking, 'cause there's no greater joy in life than giving.

Peace,
Gondarite

Answer 4

actually antisocial being defined in the psychology textbook defines it as being (an antisocial person) someone who goes against the laws of society and do not usually know the difference between right and wrong. so if you are an introverted person then that does not necessarily mean you are an antisocial personality.