I prefer to be alone and don't feel lonely when I am... I don't like big crowds or parties much either. Sometimes when I'm at the grocery store I feel agitated when a lot of people are close around me. It's not that I don't like people because I do but... I don't know....Anybody else weird like this?
2006-07-30 19:31:18 · 14 answers · asked by millvill0921 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Wow, my friend, its nice to know that others can understand this prob.. I so hate being around other people, I GET SO NERVOUS and uncomfortable, like every second of the whole time they are judging me,,, and heaven forbid if they step into my personal space,, as far as parties or dinners, oh I hate it! Its complete torture! Thankfully I dont have to worry about that much! Why do people make me so nervous? well, I guess I know the answers for myself. Me and myself? We get along just fine!!(MOST OF THE TIME)
2006-08-01 23:28:48 · answer #1 · answered by cee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a very social person...when I wanna be social. But for the most part, I enjoy my solitude. I have a job where I rarely work with people, and I like it that way. No complaints. And I live out in the middle of the woods with my kids and my sweetheart, and I love it that way. No one can come bother me unless I want them to. Good luck getting down the driveway and past the dogs. Haha...I think it's normal to enjoy being alone to a point....just as long as it's not hermit-ish
2006-07-31 02:41:25 · answer #2 · answered by Cy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are NOT weird. I know a few people like us, although I am the most isolationist of that group. Some people like us are perfectly happy not being with others & when we are (as in a supermarket or (God forbid) a shopping centre) we experience a sort of overload from having TOO many people around. As I said, you are not weird. You, like me & some others, are just more comfortable with your own company. Personally, I don't see a problem with that. Be good to yourself. Hope this helps.
2006-07-31 10:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by He who knows _____ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not weird! I often can't bring myself out of my house. I've been told that is called social Phobia. I also have Agoraphobia ( fear of the market.) I have left whole carts of stuff in a store. when it hits me. I hyper ventilate and rush for the door. It's really not funny! I have very few friends and spend very little time out in the public. I am in therapy, and notice some improvement along with medicine. I don't think I'll ever be totally normal again.
2006-07-31 03:36:46 · answer #4 · answered by marciacarter@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My fiance is very introverted. (I'm an extrovert.) I've come to understand that a personality type is not any better or worse than another, they are just different. Introverts get 're-energized' when they are alone and extroverts do when they are around others. Our society is extremely geared toward extroverts (in sort of the same way that it is geared toward right-handed people). That is why many people believe it is better to be outgoing and introverts simply miss out, when in fact they really don't.
2006-07-31 02:39:38 · answer #5 · answered by Aemilia753 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uncommon perhaps. Weird no. Many people feel as you do, myself included.
I used to go on vacations alone and see movies alone. My mother was alll confused and would ask me "don't you ever get lonely?" I never even understood the question, little less be able to answer it.
"Go placidly amongst the noise and chaos, and know what peace may be found in solitude" -Deciderata
2006-07-31 02:37:27 · answer #6 · answered by feelgood 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find that being around others feels like I'm in a soap opera... biggest bunch of drama kings/ queens....everyone wants to be seen and heard. Everyone wants an audience unlike us that have the capability to entertain ourselves with out that need. Thank your lucky stars you are not dependent on another for anything. I get very irritated at stupidity and working at walmart...it seems to be I need to hand out stupid stickers to most that I run into. You are not weird, your just not in need of being put on display. Kudo's to you!
2006-07-31 02:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by Tainted_Halo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-31 23:18:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-31 02:34:23 · answer #9 · answered by Rim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some times u must attend small gatherings, try to mingle with people with the persons u know, at least say hi or smile.. lonely is good to some extent.. u mean to say u never travel by bus/train/ in cars in traffic... try to control your mind from negative thoughts... tell your self... calm .. calm.. calm , try to over come your habit.. yes habit, think positive.. pick out good words, habits, behavior, way of shopping.from people around u... with positive thoughts.. dont be left alone always
2006-07-31 02:46:10 · answer #10 · answered by pali@yahoo.com 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋