Is it really a must need to associate with others? I am thinking yes but wanted to know if there was someone out there who really doesn’t need anyone and doesn’t ever talk face to face with anyone and is alright with it in all honesty?
Unfortunately, yes. I’d prefer not to, but extreme isolation does make me worse. I also start to lose hard-won social skills if I’m not regularly using them. This stupid pandemic has set me back quite a bit in this last department.
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I don’t I haven’t really interacted much with ppl as far back as I can remember then when I had my episode I really didn’t engage with people cause I thought they were after me. Now that I’m somewhat better I just stay to myself.
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No it’s not ok.
We humans are social creatures. We need communication with fellow human beings.
A few deluded members might say they only need themselves, but truth is they’ve given up fighting. These same people often post about conversations they had the other day with voices. Your choice if you wanna go down that road.
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Since I know no one around here, but cashiers, lol, god bless them, I’ll have to use the phone today, family members and 1 friend. The crisis center always is kind even though I’m not having a crises except all the time, lol.
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I like real life people in small doses with the exception of certain family members.
Social interaction can be tricky especially if a person is an introvert and not a social butterfly.
Have as much socialization as you feel comfortable.
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Hah. Then I’d never have any. I tend to socialize as much as I can before I reach the edge of a meltdown or relapse.
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Right out of the psychology & sociology textbook.
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I am pretty good at a five minute small talk with people on the street but I do great with my therapist and close family.
With our friends I do just okay. No doubt my occasional flat affect and other barriers give me a very good impression. Eh! Heck! What do you do?
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I’m alone in my home all the time. I’m ok with it
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My dad wonders why he doesn’t sometimes see me for a few days. I admit to enjoying my own company and I am not ashamed of it.
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I prefer solitary time and light contact with people, my favourite is being alone in public places around others and so I’m alone and not at same time. I don’t really like visiting or parties, but to meet in public places like the beach is nice. Or have an outing like playing putt putt or tenpin bowling with someone. I don’t like the pressure of having to talk whilst doing nothing but holding a mug of coffee, unless I know the person very well, like hubby or sister or parents. I tend to stick with my family mostly, when it comes to visiting
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