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physicallycreepy
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Today, 9:12 pm

Took off from work and I’m not engaging in any sort of outside socializing and don’t have to mask and I just realized… this feels really good mentally.

I’m surprised at how much just having to be around people hurts my mind.

Currently, I don’t have to think about how to deal with NT coworkers and yet just being around strangers is overwhelming. I hate being touched without reason, and on public transportation that tends to happen a lot. Don’t want to be looked at.

The less people I have to deal with the better I seem to feel. Maybe this opinion would change if I had good, close relationships in my life.

What is your experience with being alone?



kokopelli
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Today, 9:30 pm

I very much like being alone. I love it if I can go all day without talking to anyone.

On the other hand, I don't want to be far away from everyone. I prefer help to be available in an emergency. So while I like being alone, I have no intention at all of trying to sail around the world solo.

A mile or two is usually enough.


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