When being alone is a choice... (personal journey)

Self-imposed social isolation is a complex issue. I know it’s complex because I’ve experienced it myself. And to be honest, I’m still experiencing it to a certain degree. This video explores social isolation and why being alone isn’t always by accident: it’s often a choice.

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00:00 - Intro
02:31 - The complexity of social isolation
07:07 - Hiding from people
13:53 - When aloneness goes wrong
17:01 - Is there a solution?

#loner #loneliness #solitude

[Silver-_-Crow]

I don't fear being alone, I fear being in room full of people I don't trust.

[mr.bnatural]

Surrounded by toxic hateful people; being alone is a delightful choice.

[amulyamalhi]

As per my experience, the worst thing in life is not being alone but being with people who make you feel totally alone!

[FullFledged]

"I don't hate them, I just feel better when they're not around" Yup couldn't agree more 😅

[carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi]

there is a huge difference between "alone" and "lonely"

[mschlund]

I love my own company, I don't lie to me, I don't ramble on about meaningless, materialistic crap, I don't insult me, I don't use me, I don't take advantage of me, I allow me to be me without judgement. I love me, I love peace.

[zekesanchez]

No drama, just peace. I love my Boston terriers, my art, my guitar, my cooking, my plants, my bike and nature. I do what I want, when I want, how I want.

[Boppa]

Being alone is a power that very few can handle.

[stevendaniel]

I've been alone for 73 years - by choice!
Never, ever regretted my choice.
So relieved I don't have horrible family burdens or chaos.
If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a
VERY happy 😊

[arlenerivera-gwst]

Growing up as an abused and neglected child, my happiest times were alone with my doggie. I grew up and tried to be a social being, but I didn't know anything about real bonding. I failed. I finally realized it was not just that most people are very self-centered and motivated by their own wants and needs, but I found that I was not willing to be a scapegoat just to be with people. I am not happy alone, but I am content alone - with my doggie.

[SeanC]

Yes, I'm the same. Most of my life, particularly later life (I'm nearly 64), has been a solitary one, avoiding people. Never married, no children and romances far and few between, I find that most people are emotionally draining. I don't fit into this and I'm living a pretty fine life, quietly.

[Amar_ami]

Living alone isn’t an issue. The problem occurs when we assume something is wrong with us.

[larryzaborowski]

As an introvert, I'm not anti social, I'm selectivity social. But life has taught me I can only rely on myself. Hey, the sun is alone and it still shines. The "lows" of social interaction pulled down the "highs" of social interaction. I'm better and less hurt being alone. No one can hurt me.

[ruledbyvenus]

Peace is priceless.
Social interactions are draining. I’m fulfilled with myself, hobbies and kitty. 💛

[lillierose]

I often find social interactions exhausting. Most of the time I just end up listening to their rant or they'll vent and I'll just pretend I'm interested but secretly can't wait to get away.

[johnmackenzie]

Being alone takes me away from people's drama and spitefulness. I spent a lifetime, from childhood, being told I'm broken, useless and not part of the world. I grew up as a loner and an outsider and I've used that to my advantage now. The past 10 years has shown us that people are not going to change for the better so I'm keeping out of the way. I still travel, which I love, and go to gigs but on my own. Bliss.

[patricesf]

The first 6 months of the pandemic were the happiest I’ve had in a long time. The relief from keeping up with social obligations, and the peace of being able to just stay at home, with no guilt or shame was a godsend.

[kasondaleigh]

I’ve been a loner with a book since childhood and people have ALWAYS given me grief for it, but solitude is my happy place and I refuse to be bullied into socializing when it doesn’t suit me. Friendly People give me their telephone numbers almost every day, but for some reason I never call and although I occasionally feel guilty for not reaching out, I am happy on my own with my dog for company. People exhaust me with their superficial chatter, but a good book never disappoints. Cheers!

[freeshrugs]

I turned 62 at the beginning of the Corona Virus pandemic and immediately retired. I had always worked with lots of people and answered many phone calls every day. I was outgoing and enjoyed my co-workers. All my life, though, I had liked extended periods of time alone. Weekends spent in my pajamas were great. As soon as I retired in a tiny town where I knew no one, I felt I had arrived at my best place.
I had plenty of phone calls and internet connection to my family but no one ever knocked on my door. And days and days went by without seeing someone. It was perfect and still is.

[TOrganic]

There’s nothing wrong with being alone especially in these times…And it’s not a mental illness, but a choice. I feel good being lone, and finding peace with myself.