In a nut shell...I really don't like interacting with people. I used to think that maybe I had social anxiety disorder, but I don't feel anxious so much as just having no interest at all to talk with others. It's on my mind constantly and the more it bothers me, the more I feel the need to withdraw from people around me. I'm afraid that I'm going to far with "living in my head." I often wonder if I have this problem simply because I'm not trying hard enough to change. What do you think?
2006-11-15 09:53:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
This sounds really difficult for you. I can tell you that you might want to talk to a real professional about this, not just us internet people. You may be suffering from depression, which is not just a psychological disorder but a chemical imbalance in your brain. I know it's hard for you to reach out, but PLEASE try to get yourself some live help. You would be surprised at the difference it will make. Good luck!
2006-11-15 10:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by Rayslittlegurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The world would be a great place if it weren't for the people. You probably aren't avoiding people as much as just not liking the people around you. Try a change of scene. Go somewhere where there are people with similar likes and dislikes as you. That may take some original thinking, but it will be well worth the effort. Birds of a feather like to hang together.
2006-11-15 18:03:53 · answer #2 · answered by Mark H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're probably just a naturally introverted person. You maybe border on antisocial a little bit, but there's nothing wrong with not being an outgoing person. As long as you have a few key people in your life that you do interact with, you should be fine. I'm not too keen on people myself, and I'm happiest when I'm left alone, but I do have a small circle of friends and a boyfriend, and I'm also quite close with my mom, but everyone else could disappear and I'd probably not notice right away.
2006-11-15 17:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you're unhappy. One of the signs of depression is a lack of interest in things. If this is true, you might need a hand. Of course, it may be that you're just not the sociable type, but that would not automatically make you unhappy if you were to accept yourself as you are. Why do you need to change? What's wrong with not being that interested in people as long as you're content with that, and your enjoyment of life is good?
2006-11-15 18:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by morts_v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋