being anti social

Lately I have became really anti social, and my family will not leave me a lone about it! IDK im just really starting to hate people i guess :rolleyes: Anyone else had this problem before?

Yes. Many people (including myself) sometimes need time alone, and do not want to be messed with. It is not out of the norm to just tell your family that you need some time alone.

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Originally Posted by dc1

Lately I have became really anti social, and my family will not leave me a lone about it! IDK im just really starting to hate people i guess :rolleyes: Anyone else had this problem before?

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Every now and then I do, sometimes for weeks I stay cooped up and really not want to be around anyone, because they would just annoy me. It starts to get your loved ones mad, and that just means more time avoiding them. The best thing to do is just suck it up. Forcing yourself to be around people and not talking wont help, but getting into a conversation where you have a good talk about something you like or are interested in really helps get back into the swing of life, because you realize not all is bad.

It actually can be a sign of depression, weather you think it is or not. The deeper you hide inside yourself, or in this case hate people...which I can understand, the harder it is to dig yourself back out.

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Originally Posted by Swingline0.0.1

It is not out of the norm to just tell your family that you need some time alone.

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Tell them you need some alone time this weekend and go to Repticon...:gj:

Are you currently taking any medications? Those can have effects on you.....

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Originally Posted by 4theSNAKElady

Are you currently taking any medications? Those can have effects on you.....

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yeah a change in meds can do cause it, as well as a lot of other things.
Don't be like me and have no social life it boring ( ask Crystal lol she talked to me at least once on the phone ) I prolly made her want t oblock my number :rofl: or she was :please:will he just go away. ( I am picking only Crystal sound like a great person I hope to meet one day.)

I dont know... Im not taking any meds... been like this for months now, just wana stay away and avoid contact... Im turning into a ball python :P. And I hope that I will be able to make repticon, I really need to go to the rodent pro booth. I guess I am depressed, but I have no clue what about.... all I want to do all day is lay in bed. I hope to snap out of it though!

im like that after a long day at work or a bad day in general. just go to my room and play games, too lazy to do anything else and dont wanna be bothered by anyone, not even my gf.

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Originally Posted by Snakeman

im like that after a long day at work or a bad day in general. just go to my room and play games, too lazy to do anything else and dont wanna be bothered by anyone, not even my gf.

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its not that im to lazy to do anything, its just i so unmotivated to do anything or be around anyone else..

I am considering medical help possibly...

I've been having the same problem lately. I've never been a very social person, but I'm a lot worse these days. I think its partly due to the death of my best friend last year and the fact that I don't really have any friends that have the same interests/ hobbies. My wife and son are really the only people I feel comfortable around.

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Originally Posted by dc1

I guess I am depressed, but I have no clue what about.... all I want to do all day is lay in bed. I hope to snap out of it though!

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Originally Posted by dc1

its not that im to lazy to do anything, its just i so unmotivated to do anything or be around anyone else..

I am considering medical help possibly...

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I went through something similar a couple of years ago. I felt depressed, constantly fatigued. There were some days I didn't think I was even capable of getting out of bed. Even though I worked out regularly, I was suddenly gaining a bunch of weight and started looking kind of bloated, and I always felt cold. I went and talked to my doctor (military :rolleyes:) and they ran a couple of blood tests. Their determination was that I was clinically depressed, had high cholesterol (345) and was borderline diabetic. So they put me on several meds, including anti-depressants, cholesterol pills, and some kind of high grade vitamins and stuff. I was popping these pills for 3 months and was only feeling worse. I got sent to talk to another doctor and after I told her what all was going on, she ran one blood test and found the problem. My Thyroid hormone levels were low. So now I take 1 little hormone replacement pill every morning and feel fine. The best thing I can tell you is go to WebMD and look at the symptoms of Hypothyroidism and see if that is what you are experiencing.

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/h...idism-symptoms

I'm not sure what your age is, but if you are in the 40+ bracket this may also be something to look into.

http://www.isitlowt.com/#signs_symptoms.html

Hope this helps...

Oh man I can totally identify with you on this one, I blame my job but I have always been a little antisocial. Still now that I travel to various grocery stores all day and see the throngs of humanity completely consumed in "the Customer is always an :cens0r: ....errr I mean right."


Usually I walk around with a scowl mentally trashing most people I see. From the mom who won't shut her screaming kids up to the old fart who just won't get out of your way when your trying to work. Or the Moron who keeps asking you where the eggs are even when you keep telling him you don't work for the store and don't have a clue. Not to forget that everyone seems glued to there carts, no leaving them to go grab something and coming back no they have to try and push your unweildy cart aside. And thats just the customers not the braindead store managers.


So yeah...I've gotten ALOT more antisocial. Especially at work. I don't have a problem with it but if you do try getting out there more. If your of age booze generally makes me more social. Maybe try that.

((And by the way if the comments about how I feel about people at my job offended you. that wasn't intentional, but think about your job there's probably things that annoy you to. I guarantee if you had mine these things would wear on you.))

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Originally Posted by Seru1

If your of age booze generally makes me more social. Maybe try that.

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Solid advise...you're depressed? Have some booze! Wow...not sure I'd recommend that. :confused:

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Originally Posted by Vypyrz

I went through something similar a couple of years ago. I felt depressed, constantly fatigued. There were some days I didn't think I was even capable of getting out of bed. Even though I worked out regularly, I was suddenly gaining a bunch of weight and started looking kind of bloated, and I always felt cold. I went and talked to my doctor (military :rolleyes:) and they ran a couple of blood tests. Their determination was that I was clinically depressed, had high cholesterol (345) and was borderline diabetic. So they put me on several meds, including anti-depressants, cholesterol pills, and some kind of high grade vitamins and stuff. I was popping these pills for 3 months and was only feeling worse. I got sent to talk to another doctor and after I told her what all was going on, she ran one blood test and found the problem. My Thyroid hormone levels were low. So now I take 1 little hormone replacement pill every morning and feel fine. The best thing I can tell you is go to WebMD and look at the symptoms of Hypothyroidism and see if that is what you are experiencing.

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/h...idism-symptoms

I'm not sure what your age is, but if you are in the 40+ bracket this may also be something to look into.

http://www.isitlowt.com/#signs_symptoms.html

Hope this helps...

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I went through very much the same thing. Freezing all the time bloated stomach. Couldnt lose weight for anything. Never went to a doctor. I chose to try certain suppliments and they have done wonders. I am not saying for anyone to do this but for me it worked. I also noticed by cutting out certain foods like caffien and lowering my sugar , can also help your mood.
My mood is better but I am still anti social. I cant find people close to me with the same interests.I think this is one reason for not wanting to be around people who only care about partying and and not doing things that are constructive. I just cant relate. I also find it hard to find people who are not just plain out right idiots. LOL
anyhoot just my thoughts on the subject

My suggestion is to go fishing.
Look to your health, first, of course--make sure your diet is good, and you don't have any other health issues (take a multi-vitamin if your diet isn't good). Might fix the issue.

But if you want to get away from people, and you think you might be depressed (lack of interest in normal activities, fatigue, etc), get away from people by going outside--get out into the sun in some natural place and rest. Go fishing. Camping. Something like that. You may find it to be a lot better than sitting in your room, and some sun may help your brain chemistry balance as well. That can be all it takes to clear up stress and temporary depression.

Of course, if all that doesn't work, see a doctor again, and explain the issue. Chronic depression can be a serious issue, and there's no reason to suffer with it when it can be treated.

Of course, if you're not depressed, but are just stressed...fishing still works. :D

Put it this way if i dont know you i aint gonna talk to you. I gotta know you in order for me to talk to you. I will say this though. After my near death crash i dont talk to a lot of people anymore. I talk to my girl and five of my closets friends. Im deff depressed about things that are happening if that helps you at all.

Depressed? Is that a self diagnosis? or a professional diagnosis? Just curious.

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Originally Posted by sho220

Solid advise...you're depressed? Have some booze! Wow...not sure I'd recommend that. :confused:

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Yeah, if you're depressed...don't turn to the bottle.

However, I'm an introvert. I have what I call a mild case of social anxiety. (self diagnosed that one :P ) and don't do well with large crowds. Even in small crowds...I'm usually "the quiet one".

BUT, once I get a drink or two in me, I tend to loosen up a bit and chime in on the convo a bit more.

So, dc1, are you really depressed and anti-social? or really just have a case of social awkwardness? Took me a bit to realize there is a difference...but there is :)

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Originally Posted by BallsUnlimited

Put it this way if i dont know you i aint gonna talk to you. I gotta know you in order for me to talk to you.

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I'm the same way, I just don't like people much. I've met VERY few that I actually enjoy being around. Sometimes, I can't even stand the stupidity of my own family. I'd rather be alone.

Well my diet has changed a lot. I was drinking close to 2 gallons of water a day now the coke and other various sugar filled drinks are slipping down my throat. Ive turned competly white from lack of sun. Not enough fruits or veggies, lots of fried foods... Maybe my change in diet is the key reason why Ive became this worthless hunk of me. I'ma hit the gym :)

If you're used to being in the sun alot and you suddenly stopped, that might be a reason. I know with some people, the vitamins they get from the sunlight makes them much happier. Most of the time it's why people lay in tanning beds during the winter, since they're not getting much sun.

I am extremely anti-social. I know how you feel.
I'm not depressed, I eat healthy, all that jazz...i just don't like people lol

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Originally Posted by dc1

Lately I have became really anti social, and my family will not leave me a lone about it! IDK im just really starting to hate people i guess :rolleyes: Anyone else had this problem before?

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I hate all walks of people, I don't go to the store if there is too many people or if they are just loud. I have my family and my work, I am in charge at work so no one bothers me or I fire them and my family has learned to avoid confrontation on bad days.

I was having a really hard time with "anger" (wasn't really angry just emotional and didn't cope with it well) so I went to see a therapist, I saw him 3 times and he helped me out alot. He gave me exercised to do and recommended some light reading pertaining to my specific situation, it helped tremendously!

Just make sure you don't alienate your friends and family it makes strained bonds and you need friends and family now more then most times.

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Originally Posted by dc1

its not that im to lazy to do anything, its just i so unmotivated to do anything or be around anyone else..

I am considering medical help possibly...

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A therapist could help, I promise one wont hurt.

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Originally Posted by dc1

Well my diet has changed a lot. I was drinking close to 2 gallons of water a day now the coke and other various sugar filled drinks are slipping down my throat. Ive turned competly white from lack of sun. Not enough fruits or veggies, lots of fried foods... Maybe my change in diet is the key reason why Ive became this worthless hunk of me. I'ma hit the gym :)

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OK reality check. Get your fat butt in the sun enjoy time with friends get on a healthy diet, no processed sugars, no alcohol, no fried foods, no crap. Even for 15-30 days I would say that you will feel different.

I don't know you very well (ie at all) but from your posts you seem like a good guy, about my age. If you have gone from enjoying life to sitting in a dark room watching TV playing video games and eating crap, that is why you feel bad.

I am no doctor but I am an observationist, and you seem like you need some good healthy food and activity to boost your body and your mind.

Don't take what I am saying as getting down on demeaning you, because that is the last thing you need right now. Take care of your self and enjoy time with your family, if you like to do an activity with some one see if they want to hang out a few evenings during the week and maybe a weekend here and there, you'll be back to you in no time.

Good luck, and take care of yourself

Mike

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Originally Posted by sho220

Solid advise...you're depressed? Have some booze! Wow...not sure I'd recommend that. :confused:

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To each his own, Works for me. Cheers buddy! :beer: