Is not being social mentally unhealthy?!


Question: Is not being social mentally unhealthy!?
I'm not a talkative person at all, and honestly I like to keep to myself and my own thoughts!. I rarely ever start a conversation, and if speaking to someone, I often have very little (if anything aside from a nod, smile, and "mhm") to say!. With people I have known for a while, I am much more comfortable!. I was once anxious in social situations, but now I am no longer scared in those kind of situations!. I think this is just the kind of person I am- not social!.

People always comment on how quite I am and to be honest what they think has gotten me a bit worried, to the point I have to ask if how I am is "odd"!.

Their first impressions about me seems horrible!. I overheard someone say "that girl has no personality" (I could tell they were looking at me) and once someone told me that I reminded them of the kind of kids who shoot other people, something she found funny and I found far from humorous!.

It's got me wondering and worrying if I had a disorder, such as schizoid PD!. But I don't think so- I think this is just how I am!.

I'm curious what others thing: Is being not so social "odd"!? Is this mentally unhealthy!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
If you were schizoid, you wouldn't be asking this question!.

Some people need a lot of people and social interaction, others, perhaps like you, need just a small number of friends and much less social interaction!.

You're basically shy; perhaps a little unsure of yourself in social settings until you get to know people better!. You're more guarded and less responsive or outreaching to people at first!. The problem with this is that, although you are probably a wonderful and warm person, on first contact, people don't know how to read you or how to connect with you!.

If you want to become more open and social, you'll need to make an effort to do just small things like make eye contact with people, ask questions about them, share some small bits of safe information about you!.

But if you're fine with your social life as it is, then there's no need to change!. The main thing about shyness is that you don't allow it to be so extreme as to isolate you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

its not unhealthy and its far from uncommon!. if you are talkative with people you're used to then its just shyness, nothing to worry about!. ignore those people who said you have no personality, they are obviously closed minded and are expecting a stereotypical socially bubbly type of person!. its not you that is the problem but them, they have to realize not everyone is the same, so don't feel like you need to change!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I'm the same way!. It's not unhealthy as long as you have friends and family that you do feel comfortable around!. It's just a little difficult to get to know new people and make new friends!. For me, a new friendship either works or it doesn't; if it feels like I'm trying too hard, then it's probably not meant to be!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

it is common for people not to be talkative around strangers!. don't worry what the people think (easier said than done)!. they need to accept you for who you are, not the way they think you should be!. it sounds as if you are shy, that is all!. if you are comfortable with who you are, then stay that way!. you sound fine to me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

WOW! U sound like me & I am older believe me & yes I'm still the same I don't need a bunch of so called friends I have always been happy with a true trusted friend as long as U like yourself & U feel OK that's what matters that is why some people are Introverts & others R Extroverts Good Luck to U & hang in there don't be afraid of who URWww@Answer-Health@Com

It depends on what you mean by not being social!. If you mean that you just don't like to talk a lot, but you can talk with friends comfortably and hang out with people once in a while, then I wouldn't say it's unhealthy at all!. In fact, it may be better for you than to be too social!. However, if you mean that you have no relationships at all and you don't talk to anybody, that's when it's unhealthy!. I've learned that being alone is okay, but being alone too much is very unhealthy!. Sorry if I didn't help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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