The quiet strength: embracing social withdrawal, because it’s what I want. I socially withdrawal because there is less anxiety! I’m tired of dealing with people who cause it. I know, you’re going to say “it’s all about how you react to it.” Altogether, I’m done trying to ignore it.
I prefere to be alone. Once I move, I’ll have my 2 kitties and that’s enough for me. Hencforth, they will be my companions more than anybody else could be.
Beside’s, I’m not completely withdrawaling, I have the internet. I still communicate with people through social media. If I don’t like something they say, I just don’t respond.
Social withdrawal definition is when someone intentionally avoids social interactions, such as with family and friends, or activities they normally enjoy.
Overall, it can also be defined as a behavioral pattern that involves solitary behaviors like shyness, spending too much time alone, or avoiding peers.
Causes of Social Withdrawal
Social withdrawal can have many causes, including:
- Firstly, mental health conditions
- Social withdrawal can be a symptom of mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and autism spectrum disorders.
- fear and anxiety
- Fourthly, social withdrawal can be caused by social fear, anxiety, or a fear of rejection.
- Isolation or rejection
- Social withdrawal can be caused by isolation or rejection from others.
- Disruptive life events
- social withdrawal can be caused by disruptive life events such as bereavement, illness, or employment changes.
- Lastly, other factors
Social withdrawal can also be caused by low self-esteem, shame, sadness, vulnerability, anger, perceived isolation, previous relationship issues, or a person’s temperament or environment.
Preference for solitude
The quiet strength: embracing social withdrawal because I choose it. Social withdrawal can also be caused by a preference for spending time alone.
Social Isolation Symptoms
Overall, social isolation can cause a variety of physical and mental health symptoms, including:
Physical symptoms
Headaches, feeling ill, pains, tiredness, sleep problems, lack of motivation, weight gain or loss, and loss of appetite
Mental health conditions
Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia, confused thinking, delusions or hallucinations, extreme mood swings, and inability to cope with daily problems
Other symptoms
Increased drug use, compromised immune response, impaired executive function, accelerated cognitive decline, poor cardiovascular function, social withdrawal, and substance abuse
People may also experience changes in their daily routines, such as reduced hygienic activity, like not showering or brushing their teeth as often, or wearing the same clothes multiple days in a row.
Symptoms That Require a Doctor
In addition, some symptoms that warrant consultation with a medical or mental health professional include:
- Firstly, confused thinking
- Delusions or hallucinations
- Excessive feelings of anger or fear
- Extreme mood swings
- Additionally, inability to cope with daily problems
- Major changes in eating or sleeping patterns
- Numerous unexplained physical ailments
- Prolonged depression
- Social withdrawal
- Lastly, substance abuse
The 5 Types of People Who Withdraw From Social Life
The quiet strength: embracing social withdrawal. Here are five kinds of people who withdraw from social life, as documented by the study:
1. People who are shy.
In brief, these are people who agree with statements such as, “Sometimes I turn down chances to hang out with other people because I feel too shy.”
2. The avoiders.
They agree with statements such as, “I try to avoid spending time with other people.”
3. The unsocial.
They agree with statements such as, “I don’t have a strong preference for being alone or with others.”
4. People rejected by their peers.
These people withdraw from social life because they are isolated by their peer group. They agree with statements such as, “Sometimes others don’t want me to hang out with them.”
5. People who enjoy spending time alone.
The unsocial people we discussed previously don’t mind being alone, but it is not a strong preference. Another category of people embraces solitude. They savor the time they have to themselves.
Psychological Profiles
Here are the psychological profiles of people who are shy, avoidant, and unsocial:
Shy people:
- Firstly, are anxious about anxiety. They are afraid of being afraid.
- Are more likely to engage in physical aggression than people who are not shy.
- Are more likely to engage in relationship aggression than people who are not shy.
- Fourthly, do not get as much pleasure out of ordinarily pleasurable experiences.
- Are less creative than people who are not shy.
- Try to avoid unpleasant things (that’s the “behavioral inhibition system”).
- Lastly, are not very motivated to go for what they want (they get low scores on the “behavioral activation system”).
Avoidant people:
- Firstly, are more likely to engage in physical aggression than people who are not avoidant.
- Are more likely to engage in relationship aggression than people who are not avoidant.
- Do not get as much pleasure out of ordinary pleasurable experiences.
- Are less creative than people who are not avoidant.
- Lastly, are not very motivated to go for what they want (they get low scores on the “behavioral activation system”).
Unsocial people:
- Firstly, are less likely to engage in physical aggression than people who are not unsocial.
- Are less likely to engage in relationship aggression than people who are not unsocial.
- Are more creative.
- Lastly, are not very motivated to go for what they want (they get low scores on the “behavioral activation system”).
Social Withdrawal Depression
I am not depressed. Instead I’m happier than I can ever remember. Everything is peaceful. No arguing with anybody.
Don’t get me wrong, I have my bad days, like everybody else, but I usually bounce back the next day. I think to myself, “tomorrow will be a better day.”
I was more depressed when I was around people. If they got upset about something, I would always think it was my fault. Therefore, I don’t have that problem anymore.
I know, “you’re not dealing with your problems or emotions.” I did, I got rid of them! It’s just tiring of other people’s problems’ becoming my problems.
Social Isolation and Loneliness
The quiet strength: embracing social withdrawal. I don’t feel lonely. Once I find a place and get my kitties, I’ll be perfectly fine. I don’t know why people make such a big deal about social isolation.
Therefore, some of us just choose it. There are those that live out in the middle of the jungle by themselves and they’re doing perfectly fine.
It’s just tiring of being completely socially involved. I say completely because I still use social media to reach out to people. So, I’m still talking to people (if I choose to).
By using social media, it’s easier to talk to others. I can tune them out if things come up that I don’t want to talk about.
Loneliness Impact on Health
I believe loneliness does have an impact on your life, but that’s if you feel lonely. Mentally, I feel great. However, physically, that’s another matter. I’ve got some things that are going on that I’m taking care of.
Although, I’ve been thinking about trying the holistic approach to my problems. A lot of people have commented to me about it and it sounds interesting to try it.
I wouldn’t have all the negative side effects like I do from the medicine. Maybe I would sleep better also. It’s worth a shot.
Also, I’ve noticed that once diagnosed with a mental illness, most doctors after that seem to base their opinion based around that. “It’s all in your head.” “It’s just because you’re getting older.”
In any event,lLike many people, I’ve become tired of western medicine that isn’t doing it’s job. It just seems to make things worse. Starting on the side effects, don’t even talk to me about that.
Sum It All Up
The quiet strength: embracing social withdrawal. To sum it all up, you could say I prefere “loneliness.” I consider it peacesful existence. I don’t believe you need to be social to exist in life.
Some people may disagree with me, which is fine. You have a right to your opinion and I respect that. I just have my opinion also.
Nonetheless, socially withdrawling is not such a bad thing that the ‘experts’ say it is. I prefere to live my life this way. I don’t see any harm in it.
Like I said, I’m not completely socially withdrawaling because I have social media and that’s all I need.
Nevertheless, I’m so tired of the anxiety, sadness and blaming myself for other people’s problems. I don’t need it and I won’t stand for it anymore! Until next time…
Articles On Social Withdrawal
-Understanding And Managing Withdrawn Behavior
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/behavior/what-is-withdrawn-behavior-and-what-causes-it
-What Causes Social Withdrawal?
https://www.verywellhealth.com/social-withdrawal-5220449
-The 5 Types of People Who Withdraw From Social Life
Have a Good One,
Cindee Murphy, One Voice In The Vastness Of Emotions
“There is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.” Virginia Woolf.
“You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait, be quiet, still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet.” Franz Kafka.
“We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we’re not alone.”-Orson Welles
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