You want to cut all ties to civilization but still be on the internet.
Your friend wants to invite more people over, and you don’t want to sound like a bad person by saying no.
Spending a heavenly weekend alone means that you’re missing out on time with friends. And you fear that by doing so, you are nearing ‘hermit’ status.
Your ride at a party doesn’t want to leave early, and no one seems to understand your distress.
That feeling of dread that washes over you when the phone rings and you’re not mentally prepared to chat.
You have an awesome night out, but have to deal with feeling exhausted for days after the fact.
People saying “Just be more social.”
You’re able to enjoy parties and meetings, but after a short amount of time wish you were home in your pajamas.
Staying up late every night because it’s the only time that you can actually be alone.
People making you feel weird for wanting to do things by yourself.
Having more conversations in your head than you do in real life.
People calling you out for day dreaming too much.
Carrying a book to a public place so no one will bug you, but other people take that as a conversation starter.
People interrupting your thoughts, and you get irrationally angry.
You’re asked to do a group project, and know that you’re going to hate every minute of it.
You hear the question “Wanna hang out?”, and your palms start to sweat with anxiety.
You hear, “Are you OK?” or “Why are you so quiet?” for the umpteenth time.
Having visitors stay with you is a nightmare, because it means you have to be on at ALL TIMES.
When people stop inviting you places because you’re the one that keeps canceling plans.
Being horrified of small talk, but enjoying deep discussions.
The need to think introspectively rather than go to someone else with your problems.
Not wanting to be alone, just wanting to be left alone. And people not understanding that.
When people mistake your thoughtful look for being shy, or worse, moody.
That people need to know that you aren’t mad, depressed or anti-social. You just need to not talk to anyone for a while. And that’s okay.
;-)