Because interacting excites the brain in a way that doesn’t happen when we are alone.
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I like a bit of both. Alone. Is good. And some interaction with people
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I’ve spent so much time alone that I think I actually prefer it. I like this site because I am so awkward in person that it is very uncomfortable for me and whoever I’m socializing with.
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That’s true for me, too, but I think being on this forum can give us more motivation to reach out again.
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Are there any local groups you can join? Either online or in real life.
I live in a group home. The desire is less than the opportunity.
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Ahhh, sorry. Misread
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I live alone. I probably agree with you.
You haven’t been alone for long have you? I was alone too long. It is still difficult for me to mix although the withdrawal is getting less severe.
I’m an introvert… I like my alone time… I do get lonely… mostly because all my friends are back home
I think it felt like I socialised more when I lived alone. I only lived alone for 6 months, it was the strangest time of my life. Normal for me is quiet.
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Normal for me was always quiet or music until I moved into this home which is LOUDLY vocal. I am learning a lot but it is difficult.
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Change can be challenging. You’re doing really well!
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Lonely isnt my problem. Its boredom. Im bored with everything even socializing. I have no real desire for company. I live at home with my parents and sibling and I barely speak in sentences to them. I dont watch tv or watch movies. I play video games a bit but even that is boring to me right now. I try reading but nothing holds my attention.
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Thank you, @anon44466342 Yes, new ways about an old person are difficult.
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I know that feeling. It feels like I’ve jailed myself. When am I going to let myself go?
You’re right, but when you’re alone and your brain isn’t engaged with other people your brain activates in broad avenues of speculation. Your brain is much more creative if you spend time alone, if you can keep it focused. History is full of very good writers who were loners. Many of them were very maladjusted.
The biggest problem for me was there was no one around to correct me when my mind burped.
Yes. You need some discipline and some interaction. If you stay completely alone you can find yourself continually inventing the wheel. When you remain alone you can become very maladjusted. You try and fail a lot.
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I’ve been alone this entire past two years mostly. It can be difficult sometimes.
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