Being alone

@falmar (49)
China
August 24, 2009 10:03am CST
Do you think being alone is a kind of enjoyment? When I'm alone, I feel the inner-peace and can think deeply even have many inspritions. I don't like crowd, I'm a little afraid to meet people I ever known, of course those good friends are not inclued. When I see the crowd, I feel unhappy, is this a matter of sickness? Most of the time I prefer to be alone, can you tell me this is normal or abnormal? THX
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27 responses
@kitty42 (3923)
• United States
25 Aug 09
Hi falmar I love to be alone, I love to get bask in my thoughts, I also dislike crowds always have, I don't think there is nothing wrong with that at all, you must remember there are some people that can't be alone, they always have to have someone there, that will drive me nuts We all have needs/wants some are different then most as long as being alone is something that makes you happy that is all that matters I am alone in my room now with my door closed, I love it
@kitty42 (3923)
• United States
25 Aug 09
Hi flamar Thats right I do every chance I get, when I don't get my alone time I get mad, , its like please just give me some time for myself lol
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
Let's enjoy it~
@Loverbear (4918)
• United States
25 Aug 09
Being alone in my house is up for interpretation. I live with four cats and four dogs so I'm not really ever alone. If it's human company, I enjoy the company but don't have to have it to be content. I do a lot of art work and designing so I am very engrossed in what I'm doing and I tend to ignore human company and the telephone when I am working.
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
That's cool to have so many dogs and cats around, but it must a good feeling, I love harsky.
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
that's cool to have cats and dogs around, but it must be a good feeling, I love hursky~
@arcidy (5005)
• United States
24 Aug 09
I love being alone mainly because I have so much freedom and I feel totally relaxed when im home alone and its such a great and wounderful feeling plus it is exiting to be home alone. I would like to have my own apartment someday but there just to expensive and I dont make enough money to be able to pay for the rent which I hope to get one soon.
@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
One of my dreams really is to have my own apartment and live on my own. I really enjoy the freedom of being alone. It does not mean that you want to be ostracized. It just happens that my preference was really to be alone and do the things that I want to do without anyone bothering me.
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
Hope you have you own house soon~
@ryzach (1544)
• United States
27 Aug 09
I love my family and my friends but there are many times I like to be alone. I like my time at home so I can watch what I want on the tv and just relax at home without being or feel like I need to be doing something with my family. I kinda like going places on my own like shopping that way I can take my time and do what I want to do. I think if you have a good balance between family, friends and yourself it can be a good thing and you can reflect on things that matter. At least it works for me.
@falmar (49)
• China
28 Aug 09
I love my family and friends as well. To be with them also makes me happy and comfortable, I should learn to handle it, you're right.
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
25 Aug 09
I enjoy being alone for the most part. I do have my times when I get lonely and want people around. I am not a very social person. I do have times when I think better with people around than I do when it is completely quiet. There are times when it is just easier for me to get my thoughts straight and be more productive when my kids are running around. I do not like crowds at all, and as far as meeting new people, as long as it has something to do with my work, it doesn't bother me too badly. I am not one to go out to bars or clubs, or really go out at all. I prefer the relative quiet comfort of my own home. I think that you are perfectly normal, and if I were you, I wouldn't worry about it. What matters most is whether or not you are happy and content with yourself.
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
I agree, to me, be happy and content is real important, of course to be alone can make me feel like that.
• United States
25 Aug 09
I'm kinda that type too-I like being alone. I get nervous in a crowd and clam up! I think it's normal, some people are social butterflies while others like to be alone.
• United States
25 Aug 09
The part about enjoying being alone sounds pretty normal to me. A lot of my friends laugh with my that I enjoy staying at home and read a book, watch a movie, or do nothing, all by myself. I enjoy it and it let's me relax. However, I also enjoy going out with friends and I don't mind meeting new people. Therefore, I think the part about you not liking crowds and feeling unhappy around them is leaning more towards depression of some sort. I would suggest you talk this over with a psychologist and see how to deal with it. The good part in all of this is that you recognized the problem and hopefully are willing to deal with it. Good luck.
• United States
25 Aug 09
No problem. Let us know how you work it out. ;)
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
Thank you for your advice~
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
25 Aug 09
i am an only child and i was alone and had to entertain myself a lot when i was little. now that i am married and have 2 girls, i love and miss the peace and quiet. i love it when they are at school and hubby is at work. its so quiet! i always get inspired when i am alone.
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
I'm also the only child, maybe that's why I used to it.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
24 Aug 09
Hi falmar, We are all different and many people like to spend time alone. I often look forward to such times to relax and meditate. Everyone should of course, have some friends but many don't like being in a crowd. I think you are completely normal. Blessings.
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
Hi, Pose123, thank you. I feel relieved. As you said, to be with good friends is quite good.
@gary1125 (173)
• Australia
25 Aug 09
Dont think it that way. We do things we prefer to do, if you dont feel good when you always stay in crowd, then to be alone is fine. But I like to be with other people. I dont like to be alone, I always want adventures. I go to places I havent been to during weekend, like a backpacker. Be yourself, dont think you are normal or not.
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
Thank you, Gary, I'll be myself, adventure's what I like,too. So I often hike in the city with a map, it's really wonderful experience.
@bestboy19 (5478)
• United States
26 Aug 09
I don't think there's anything wrong with you. There is a peacefulness with being alone. The noise of crowds can disturb our thoughts and restrict our movements.
@falmar (49)
• China
28 Aug 09
Yes, it's totally true.
@EliteUser (3964)
• Australia
22 Sep 09
Hello, I actually quite enjoy my time alone, I really quite like it quite a bit. I honestly don't like hanging around people that much, their isn't much to talk about anyway. So yea I prefer to be alone too, it is totally normal. Make sure you have a good day, God bless and Happy Lotting!!
• Canada
25 Aug 09
I don't like being in big crowds either, I have an anxiety problem But I find that I'm doing more things alone lately. I guess I'm trying to become more independent. I think my husband absolutely hates this but that's too bad.
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
I think we should care our families a little more, to company with them is also important I think, you'll feel comfortable as well~
• United States
24 Aug 09
Its not abnormal at all it just means your more of an interovert. And if you are afraid to meet people who might have a little bit of social anxiety too. But I am much like you I spend alot of my time alone. Although as much as I really enjoy alone time (for that same inner peace) lately I've been feeling lonely from it and I've started going out more. And I'm discovering, at least for me, I need a balance of alone time and seeing friends.
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
Maybe I have a bit of social anxiety, but I'll try to overcome~!
• China
24 Aug 09
Hi Falmar, being alone sometimes is good for us to relax or meditate. It's not that serious to be like being alone. Anyway I would sugget to take more participation of activity. That will be great, and you will have fun!
@falmar (49)
• China
25 Aug 09
Yeah, I think you'r right, to communicate you'll learn more, right?
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
In my opinion is that being alone is a good concept. Because two is better than one. But if your not a find person as your partner why could we it is abnormal. That's normal being alone my friend...hope I share something in here...take care
• China
26 Aug 09
i don't like being alone,i will fell lonely,so most of the time,i prefer to be with the friends,no matter study or eat a meal. when i am alone,i fell very upset,and i can't bend myself to study and work, moreover, when we together with the friends we can communicate emotion.
@xichen7 (153)
• Philippines
26 Aug 09
I don't know alone or crowd which I like most. Sometimes I only want to stay alone, don't want anybody talk with me. I am not mean I am thinking something at that time, I only want to be quiet. Sometimes I like crowd. When you have some good news, I think you will want to selebrate with your friend. If you always don't like crowd, I think it looks a little abnormal. Happy mylot!
@andi6520 (66)
• Philippines
27 Aug 09
I had a same feeling too. I used to be alone so that I have a peace of mind from any distraction. We tried and tested to find the good friend for companion but sometimes they betray you. We need to concentrate about our dreams that we used to obtain without any hindrance in your life. But it is important to find a good friend that he or she will take care of you. It's a hand-in-hand thing for survival.
• Nigeria
26 Aug 09
Being alone sometimes makes you think deeply not into depression but in getting results to a long lasting question begging for answers. Cheers
• United States
25 Aug 09
i am married now for 14 years and have 5 childern but i still very much value my alone time, i will stay up until the wee hours to get it if i need to. i think you are comfortable with yourself, and enjoy who you are becoming this is not and illness. now, if it gets to the point where crowds and people keep you from living your life and interfer with day to day activities that is a problem and you need to seek treatment.