Posted by heather66 on December 29, 2002, at 17:27:04
In reply to Re: social zero » Tabitha, posted by mikhail99 on December 27, 2002, at 11:14:42
> no wonder i have so little social life. I don't enjoy anyone's company. I dont' know how people do it. everyone I'm around just seems to irritate me, drain me, or offend me.
Tabitha-
I can say the same thing you did above. Almost all people irritate me all the time. I've been finding myself forcing myself into social situations and I don't know why. They aren't really satisfying. But, if I stay at home, I just sleep - maybe because of the medication - and sleeping isn't good for me. I sleep too long, all the time and then I feel useless. Sometimes I think I will never enjoy anyone's company again.This advice that is given by the others has been given to me before - join groups, do things that you are interested in - but any enjoyment from going to group functions is superficial at best - for me. For three years I have not found any new friends that way - and I am isolating my old friends.
I am constantly trying to figure out what will make a difference???? Different medication? Therapy? Forcing social situations for THREE MORE YEARS???
Anyway, I found this thread very interesting to read and hope others will either not feel like they are the only ones by reading my comments, or will have better advice. Who knows if people are even worth the time? Being home alone may be the best route.
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