I think it’s extremely neccesary and I love it
I don’t love it but it’s neccesary for me
I hate it but I force myself to do it because it’s neccesary
I hate it and I don’t don’t think I need it
I’m always advocating for socializing, especially in person. I think it’s extremely beneficial for us people struggling with M.I.
But I don’t see many posts (some I do) about it beeing something we NEED to do for our wellness.
Anyways, I like it sometimes. Not often. And I believe it’s extremely beneficial for me.
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I only meet with people that I actually want to spend time with or on a course.
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I think part of the beauty of doing the course is to socialize tbh.
Ofc, I wouldn’t meet with people I dislike.
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I’m perfectly happy with just having a small circle.
But I feel like life is calling.
Edit: I need to get out of the sofa
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July 13, 2024, 5:39pm
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There should be a option for I hate it , but think its necessary but dont do it.
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You need to force yourself a bit even if you hate it. Brain chemicals and stuff change. I believe it’s powerful.
We are social animals after all…
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July 13, 2024, 5:42pm
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Its hard to go to a public social event on the weekend and try to infiltrate all of the ingroups and relate with complete strangers.
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You don’t go to a marathon unprepared…
Start with 1 on 1. I also feel uneasy in large groups.
I don’t mean finding good friends is easy.
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July 13, 2024, 5:44pm
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1 on 1 is even harder for me.
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One of my favorite way of socializing is listening to music 1 on 1. No need to talk tbh
I wonder how many schizos can say that they have more than 5 good friends
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And that’s exactly why the reminder is important. We need to make an extra effort.
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I also don’t think it’s fun to have healthcare workers who keep pushing you to socialize as I’ve read on this forum.
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@Schztuna how you doing tunagirl? Everything aight?
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I’m alright thanks @dreamer54 – how’s it going with you?
…I posted a longgg response to your question and then got all anxious and deleted it lol.
But yea, socializing is important for sure— if you don’t use it, you lose it, as they say.
In my case, I have a lot of social anxiety, and am pretty rusty at conversation, which fuels my social anxiety even more. It’s kinda like a vicious cycle I think.
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Maybe you can find some people that you can be with without talking. Music is great, it occupies the “sound space” without needing to talk.
All my good friends have crappy cars with awesome sound systems just saying lol…
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I think it’s important to socialize.
I’m learning to socialize w.o nicotine.
It’s hard.
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Yeah that’s a hard one @anon57786250 . Good point.
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Maybe go for a walk with friends. That way silences are less uncomfortable. And you get some exercise!
When I meet with friends we usually go for a walk+lunch.
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Be careful. People will befriend you just to get a free chiropractic session
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