I like to be alone.. a lot..?

Question

I feel better when im by myself, running or listening to music or writing or just lying in the sun with my cat.. other people make me tired. Some days ill just turn off my phone, and pretty much disconnect from all everyone, my boyfriend and friends, I just like disapear. None of them get it and I cant explain it to them without seeming like some kind of total anti-social weirdo. Im 17 years old and it feels like I "should" be partying, shopping, getting trashed and living up the social life.. but honestly I just perfer being on my own..

im weird? yeah i know. All my friends are all the complete opposite, im sure my boyfriend even thinks what the h**l..

Just reassure me, its not a bad thing being an introvert is it? Are other 17year olds like this.. cause' I sure dont know any..

Answer 1

I think you have found a way to chill from the craziness and overwhelmingness of the world. Your not weird at all.  Not everyone needs to do typical teenage stuff.  I too enjoyed being alone a lot growing up.  I see it as a strength...most people cannot stand the thought of being alone.  Just try to be more accomodating with calling the friends and BF and make up an excuse so they dont get offended.  Tell them your gonna be napping or working on a project and will call them in seveal hours or w/e.  Tere are good books out there on being introverted. Check half.com  

Answer 2

Your an introvert, just like you said. It's ok. It's good to spend time with yourself. It sounds like you're good at balancing your time between friends and family and just doing your own thing.  You're healthy and normal! Relax.  

Answer 3

i'm like you. its not weird. at least i hope not. i have times when i just want to be away from everybody and everything. so i go up to my room (and luckily it has a lock)and i lock myself away from all the chaos. i cant explain it, but i have times when i'm completely anti social. so at least now you know you are not alone in being an introvert.

Answer 4

I got it same. I don't mind socializing from time to time, but usually I like to be alone...

It's probably because for 3 years I have been all alone, and no one cared anyway. Well, not gonna say the whole story but yeah, that's effect of other people.

It's not, as long as you aren't locking yourself for whole day in your room, and never come out unless you need to make an offer to the toilet Gods and something to munch :3

Answer 5

I have never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude

Answer 6

its ok i am like that sumtimes but i dnt like to b outsideand i have a dog... maby u r depressed... cuz i am... i think it is normal... dont worry... i am shy too (im not emo! no matter wut pepl say!!!!!!!!!!!)

Answer 7

if you feel god then theres nothing wrong! its all very relative

Answer 8

There are plenty of other 17 year olds like you. You just haven't met them because they're at home! LOL  Seriously, you are perfectly normal. If anything, you sound more mature than most of your peers.

Answer 9

When I was 17 I was the same exact way. I never dated so you are one step ahead of me in that regard, went to a single party or got drunk. I'm 23 now and still prefer being by myself a lot because I just enjoy not having to talk to people. I just graduated from college and actually opened up a lot more in college and made a lot of friends and started going out.  Although, too much alone time can send you into a depression so you need to make sure you don't feel sad and all that. You sound like you just enjoy doing things alone which I like to do. Don't feel bad about it. By the way, you aren't missing much at those "parties" because all the kids I knew who went to them ended up pregnant and college drop outs so I think I fared pretty well in the scheme of things.