I work remotely and prefer jobs that don’t involve me to socialize with others. People stress me out and make me angry sometimes.
I’m autistic and don’t enjoy talking to people. I know people tell me it’s important to talk to others to get more viewpoints but I have no energy for others. I don’t like my family much either. I never go out and I don’t like going out for no reason (going for walks is boring and lonely).
Am I supposed to be more social? I hardly feel the need to speak with others. I’m honestly conflicted.
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If you were convinced that being more social was mandatory would you honestly expend more energy to make that happen or are you just toying with the idea?
Interest is there or is not, full stop. No, it is not wrong as long as you can pay attention to the important people in your life.
Its okay to dont want to socialize, if u dont want, u dont want. Meditation maybe can help u because when we meditate we discover a more connection with everyone, more connection with the present. If u want to try it, take a look.
You’re not going to find out what’s interesting about people ahead of time. You have to let people surprise you with what’s interesting about themselves.
Society thinks they are entitled to people’s time and energy, and honestly that pisses me off. Just because we have phones doesn’t mean we HAVE to reply to people. The more I feel someone is demanding my time & energy as if they are entitled to it the angrier I become.
Just tell people you can’t handle sensory overload and you love your alone time. They will usually play victim and try to guilt trip,but if they do that then whatever. Just tell them they are being inconsiderate of your needs and cut them off. I’ve had to do that with a few people.