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Do not socialize
30% Normal
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Hi im a 21 year old male and i barely go outside at all, i stay in the house and play video games all day. I dont have any friends the last time i hung out with anyone was like 4 years ago. Im a complete loaner and prefer to be alone. Some times ill stay in the house for 5 days straight or even longer. Is this normal?
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O.O i do that too. im a 17 year old girl in college but on summer break. im alot happier in the house than out with friends when im on the computer or watching TV. I look forward to being alone and tend to shut out every1 else. Everyone says its bad for me and i know theyre right but i cant help it...
Yeah Im the same man. Im 27 yo male, and i am working through stuff.

I think its good to acknowledge that this is not a healthy pattern, so admit that at some stage you will have to change. But at the same time take it easy, dont crictize yourself or feel bad about it, just let it take its time, and when the time comes to step out then do it.
Not realy, people are not supose to be alone in their lives, they need other people to interact with, relationships, friendships, try and find at least 1 friend to talk with and hang out with.
I think it can be normal to be a person who prefers limited socializing. Or even completely lack socializing for some periods in life. But if at times you wish you had friends, feel depressed, like everything is pointless, well, that's normal too, but should be changed.

And the video games you play, is it with other people or solo? These days, with so much interaction being online, I think a lot of people do socialize, just not as much in-person. I think people find it easier to express themselves online. Anonymity > less shyness > more open > more fulfilling interactions, etc, etc.