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Is it a problem to hate being around other people?
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Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Is it a problem to hate being around other people?
by Airelle, Jul 05, 2009 12:14PM
About four years ago, I was incredibly outgoing. I used to love going out, partying, meeting new people and spending all the time I could in other peoples company. Now I hate people. I dislike everyones company. People intensly annoy me and make me feel so frustrated inside that I can barely talk to someone for more than 5 minutes. I can't even stand talking to or being in the presence of my once best friends and family. I want to be alone all day, everyday.
Also my thoughts have become so disorganised, that I can't think straight anymore and I get random things pop into my head, that are of no relevance to anything. Furthermore I talk to myself alot and find certain actions like rocking comforting.
I would like to add that I am actually happy despite all of this. I just think that it isn't normal and it will be a problem when I go to university in September. Do you think there is something wrong?
Thanks
Also my thoughts have become so disorganised, that I can't think straight anymore and I get random things pop into my head, that are of no relevance to anything. Furthermore I talk to myself alot and find certain actions like rocking comforting.
I would like to add that I am actually happy despite all of this. I just think that it isn't normal and it will be a problem when I go to university in September. Do you think there is something wrong?
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Jul 06, 2009 05:14PM
, Jul 06, 2009 05:14PMTo: Airelle
You are about to embark on the biggest emotional transition of your life which is leaving home to start your adult life in college. You are giving yourself time to think but you are not dealing directly with the underlying anxiety. It would be useful for you to talk to someone about what you are feeling and sort out your fears.
I wonder what triggered this change in behavior?
Not being able to tolerate other people puts you at a huge disadvantage. In life in general but especially when you go to university.
Isolating oneself can be a sign of depression. Disorganized thoughts can be due to anxiety or depression or some other mental disorder. Or be from stress or feeling overwhelmed.
I would advise talking to someone (a doctor, counselor, psychotherapist, etc). I would have the problem evaluated and then work towards trying to resolve it. It's also easier to resolve these issues when we're younger and they're not so entrenched.
J
Also I have no reason to be stressed, anxious and/or depressed. I have 3 months of relaxing with at least two holidays. No work or school or commitments. Then I have the best university offer I could ever have hoped for. So everything in my world would be rosy, were it not for having to be around people.