Posted by KaraS on January 13, 2005, at 23:41:07
In reply to Re: Anybody here live like a hermit? » KaraS, posted by jujube on January 12, 2005, at 23:16:57
> That's it exactly! Having the time to recharge and regroup is so important to my mental health. I need peace and quiet at times to deal with things that have been weighing on my mind. It's much easier for me to deal with problems myself rather than drawing friends and family into my issues. On the other hand, I always make the time when a friend, family member or colleague is going through a hard time to listen. I find that is more therapeutic for me than sharing my own problems.
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> Tamara
I try to make the time for others as well but I think I'm much more apt to share my own stuff too. I figure it's a two-way street.I relate so much to your next message to Angel Girl about the stress of socializing. I feel exactly the same way. Sometimes when I'm forced into social situations (like work or when friends have something that includes a lot of others) I do really well. I have a good sense of humor and when I'm comfortable enough for that to come out, (and I can relate somewhat to the people invovled), then I can be the life of the party. Other times I'll be shy and won't participate much. Those are the times when I come home and think about all of the stupid things I said or did. Parties where I hardly know anyone are the worst. I don't understand how people enjoy them. I find them painful beyond words.
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