complex ptsd (cptsd) and why we isolate: 9 reasons (2024)

This video is an updated version from my vid on isolation a few years ago, now including topics/reasons related to "trauma, neurodivergence, adhd, autism, bed rotting, girl rotting, hyper-vigilance and functional freeze..." and how to differentiate self care in "rotting" from depression, and what you can do.

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[PamelaKay]

Better alone. No one to hurt me or judge me, or talk about me or make fun of me.
I just want to be left alone.

[nickyb]

Isolation = not having to pretend you are ok! It’s exhausting! 😢

[forgiven]

Many of us are just tired of trying to meet a decent person after running away from demons in human bodies for years.

[Catherine]

It’s the greatest joy to self isolate. I’m not antisocial but after living 56 years on this crazy planet, I truly love my alone time. ✌🏻

[sailingcosmo]

Isolation even with depression is peace and quiet which can also be healing and recalibrating ourselves.

[AbbyEllie]

After married to a narcissist for 30 years, I’m pretty sure I’m going to self isolate for the rest of my life. I feel happy.

[freedomfinder]

I prefer the term “cocooning” rather than “bed rotting”. I require it to maintain my balance.

[claudiamusing]

I heard something the other day that resonated. Depressed =needing deep rest.

[SDsearcher]

I’ve been isolating in my bed for three days. I’m still in bed as I watch your video. I find that as the years have gone by, the smaller my world has become. I went from working for a large corporation, being in a long term relationship, and having friends in my 20s and 30s to working mostly working alone in a tiny office of three people, single for 17 years now, a very small circle of friends, and being estranged from my entire family in my 40s and 50s. Life has just kicked me in the butt and I’m tired. I just prefer to be alone now. People exhaust me. The world exhausts me. I’m in my mid 50s now. I have my two ragdoll kittens and I’m perfectly content to isolate. My home is the only place I feel safe.

[capt.davebertrand]

At age 72, I am isolated, living off the grid in the desert, a few ignorant neighbors, I have very few non toxic friends, debt free, and extremely happy with my two fur babies.

[thrashhippie]

People exhaust me. I’m safe at home with my dog. CPTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, introvert, hypervigilant, it’s also draining, I replenish my energy alone or with my dog.

[MishaLee]

Anyone else watching this from their bed? 🤚

[zoniemom]

I totally agree! I'm sick of people making such a big deal out of this. I'm happy, and not depressed like I was when dealing with toxic people.

[reneemassey-]

I isolate to regroup, revitalize, and recharge!!

[orangecat]

My office is already planning the Christmas party in December.. nope . I’ll be home in my jams, w my tree, candles & fur babies .

[Daily_Bread]

A sensitive traumatized neurodivergent introvert here and this is so completely validating. Thank you for this.❤

[sunshinesunflowerz]

1: Auto-Regulators / Self-Soothers
2: Disorganized attachment
3: Introvert / HSP
4: Traumatized / Easily triggered
5: Chronic Hyperviligence
6: Depression
7: Inner / Outer critic
8: Danger everywhere
9: Neurodivgerent

[shayekisitu]

Me + Self-Isolation = Safety and Bliss ❤

[MattyLiam]

Anyone else immediately feel calm hearing her voice?

[agjaunel]

This is the very first time I felt fully understood, not judged, not "motivated" with verbal force to "get it together". ❤