When I was younger, I used to be so outgoing and friendly. Now as I get older, ( I am 27 right now) I don't even feel like calling anyone besides my mother, husband, and one friend. Everyone else feels almost like a chore. Several times did I almost have to force myself calling someone back. I like it best when I am not bothered. I like to be alone with my pets. It's interesting, but my pets never go on my nerves; with people everything feels like work. I am starting to think that I am very strange. Should I see a psychiatrist?
2007-01-17 10:40:23 · 9 answers · asked by tscheggl 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If you are happy with "you", then no, I see no reason to see a doctor. I feel like this a lot, also. I can't wait to get home and be by myself. If you prefer the other "you", then yes, you might want to see a doctor. I cannot think that a psychiatrist could get the other "you" to come out. Don't know.
Through maturing, I think we all change at different degrees. I am thinking you are just seeing a more mature you. Being alone so much, you are consious of this different you whereas some people are so busy in their lives and are not really ever aware of this change.
2007-01-17 11:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh heavens no. You're not strange at all in my books. People are enigmas and very unpredictable. You never know what kind of surprise you're going to get.
Pets, on the other hand, are predictable. They adhere to schedules and enjoy routine. They don't flip out for no reason or have hidden agendas, like people.
Pehaps you are just discovering your "comfort level" with people. It's alright, everyone's different in this respect. You may have learned from past encounters with people that "playing the game" of social politics can set you up for disappointment. No matter what you do there's going to be some @sshole who wants to be difficult. Sometimes you may be just to tired or overstimulated to be around noise and cr@p. That's okay too.
I have noticed this though: For some stupid reason, society only values outgoing and type-A personalities. I will never understand why. I personally cannot tolerate these types for long. Loud-mouthed, aggressive, pushy people always get their ways and are often rewarded for this behaviour.
Don't worry about not "enjoying people". I often don't, myself. My pets give me all the company I want sometimes. It's your life - live it the way you want.
2007-01-17 11:00:23 · answer #2 · answered by heathen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isolating yourself can be a possible indication of clinical depression. It is very common to want to be left alone and to be agitated by others. If you are depressed it will feel like a huge effort to stay in contact with people.
It couldn't hurt to go to your physician and ask for an initial evaluation to see if you need a referral to a psychologist. You may not necessarily need to be put on medications...There are also tests you can take on the web to assess if you are suffering from depresson based on your score. That might be something worthwhile to check into.
Good luck...
2007-01-17 11:25:26 · answer #3 · answered by Cute But Evil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am just like you I don't enjoy others company but you know what I feel a lot happier being left alone rather than in swarms of people. See a therapist if you want to get back into your old self and be more outgoing again but if you enjoy it this way I don't see a reason to change, it's best to do what makes you happy.
2007-01-17 10:54:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, don't feel bad about this, you are not nuts. Could it be you are suffering from depression at this time? It sorta sounds like it. This is nothing to be ashamed of, if it is clinical depression it can be treated and is the same as any physical disease. Or it could be you have a social phobia. I am not a doctor so you need to talk to someone if this is really getting you down or if it is affecting your way of daily living. Take care, there are many in this boat and you are not alone :)
2007-01-17 10:52:22 · answer #5 · answered by J. A. M. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are more connected with God, you will take more interest in people. Becuase God loves us, each of us is very precious and important to Him.
In the Beginning God created heavens and earth.
God gives you air to breathe and sunshine to enjoy.
God gives you water to drink and food to eat.
God gives you a wonderful body and sound mind, to live.
God loves you, and you are precious to Him.
Son of God died on the Cross to save us from condemnation.
Jesus’ love is boundless and everlasting.
We have the hope of Heaven through Jesus.
Life therefore has fantastic and glorious future!
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2007-01-17 11:01:44 · answer #6 · answered by tmthyh 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want to change then yes see a psychiatrist if not then no. people change for kinds of reasons, though that can be sigh of depression.
2007-01-17 10:58:42 · answer #7 · answered by lady_jane_az 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you are burned out on people, taking a break.
2007-01-17 12:10:35 · answer #8 · answered by sandy e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you enjoy yourself?
2007-01-17 11:02:05 · answer #9 · answered by Serinity4u2find 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋