CLASS IN JUNIOR HIGH TO READ ABOUT CARL JUNG AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY? Today, i am 29 studying in college to be a doctor But i ALWAYS FEEL ISOLATED FROM THE REST OF MY PEERS IN COLLEGE, any attempt to socialize in "normal" situations feel just awkward?
IS THIS NORMAL OR AM I JUST A FREAK?
2007-01-17 11:12:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
If you've read Carl Jung then you know about introvert vs. extrovert issues. I am an introvert and we are not as adept at socializing as extroverts are.
In the Myers-Briggs system, which is based on Jungs work, the way we process information is divided into 4 types: introvert vs.extrovert, sensing vs. intuitive, thinking vs. feelings, and judging vs. perceivers.
If you make your decisions based on reason and logic instead of emotions, that makes you a "thinker" instead of a "feeler". That type tends to be less adept at socializing.
Also, if you are more intelligent than most of the other college students, that also can add to a sense of "differentness" from the other students.
None of the things I have written mean that you can't learn how to be more social, just that if this fits you, then it is more difficult because it doesn't come naturally.
One of the other things that I have learned is that a sense of differentness and separation comes from not talking about feelings and problems with other people. One of the things that is common to all of us is our emotional responses. There is also a certain degree of intimacy in doing this that can lower psychological "walls" that people put up to protect themselves.
Just because you "feel" awkward when you attempt to socialize does not meen that you should stop the attempts. Feeling awkward is a normal feeling to have when we attempt new behavior. Continue to make attempts to socialize despite those feelings and after awhile you will feel less awkward.
I hope that something that I have written has helped. Best wishes in your medical career!
2007-01-17 12:51:26 · answer #1 · answered by Smartassawhip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No school is a normal socializing environment - and at 29 I would think that you are very different than 80% of the students that go to your school and the remaining 20% is scattered over campus and kind of hard to find. Perhaps if you could get involved with a returning adults social group you would be a bit more comfortable. Otherwise, I would just figure I was there to learn, not make friends - and find friends elsewhere.
Peace!
2007-01-17 11:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by carole 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Over-achiever is a better word, of my 6 kids 4 are that way. Schools try to make you fit a mold and teach only what they want you to know, most of them are afraid to be challenged try finding out stuff in an area that interests you. I (for instance) know a chiropractor/trigerpoint specialist, if you were to mix it with being an Md you would be in an elite field and in high demand.
2007-01-17 11:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, just different.
do something to socialize. get into a fitness group or something with other people.
did you say 29? are you older than most of the med school students?
2007-01-17 11:25:29 · answer #4 · answered by Carla S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're a freak.
2007-01-17 11:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋