I like to be alone.. is that considered abnormal?

Question

for the longest time i have always felt no need to be around people that much or to socialize with others. I prefer to be alone, and actually get a little drained if i am around too many people for too long.

I have some difficulty with communicating with others when the need arises also..

My doctor thought it might be aspergers syndrome, but i rebutted his case because i can understand and empathize with other people.. its just the desire, isnt really there..

is there any reason for this.. some kind of disorder that describes these symptoms...? or is that just who i am.. it does bother me a bit.

Answer 1

i hate all people and can only just about tolerate them online, i se it as totaly normal.

Answer 2

I like to be alone.

I sometimes get the urge to socialize with people, but it MUST be people I already know and have a good relationship with.

I like silence.

I get very annoyed if theres to much noise and alot of the time can't stand people.

Opposed to that though, I do like being around people I KNOW, like I said before.

But alot of my time, I spend alone

Answer 3

if you feel ok with this and this does not give you any rejections then this is fine many people like there own space this does not mean we have problems but you do say you have communication issues i think

that you can deal with this

but if you carn t try your local mental health authority thy have venues on groups that can help you in communication and confidence

this does not say you are mental/because you don t have to have mental health probs to get the help you need

well good luck

Answer 4

Not if the people around you don't dig jazz.

Then they just don't know good music.

Answer 5

i know wot you mean i love to be alone and just breathe in the silence but thats hard for me as i have 3 kids and its hard to get that alone time but no i dont think you have anything wrong with you it just who you are, maybe you are a lone wolf too xx

Answer 6

Some people are Lone Wolves. No problem. I'm kinda the same.

Answer 7

Some people just prefer there own company. I am the same, ofcourse I always want the company of my partner all the time. But apart from that I don't care. I like seeing friends for band practise once every 1 or 2 weeks but apart from that I would rather be at home with my girlfriend. I find a lot of social situation awkward and always have. I always end up breaking them down as pathetic animal behaviour with a pecking order, I can't be dealing with that sh*t

Answer 8

In my eyes this is not abnormal. I am a loner and have know this since I was 10 yrs old. I have raised my sons the best I can and am proud of them. I am at a pass now. I want my peace. Am I being self centered? No. I am not. I am happy being alone. I am most accomplished when left alone. We are like artists without a canvas. Painting our own view of happiness. I am a Nomad. I walk alone.

Answer 9

Normal...

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Answer 10

well if you can survive on your own, why not,

but is it due to insecurities?

I don't like to go to public places and hang out with people because i think its a hassle to make people like me

so you know ask yourself, if it is a fear that you cant handle how people look at you or handle others feelings or you just like to be alone.