I don't like to leave my bedroom

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So recently I have only wanted to stay in my room more than I usually would. I just feel comfortable and relaxed. I don't feel depressed or anything. I don't even really like going to other parts of my house, I don't like the idea of what my family thinks. I just like to stay in pajamas and watch tv shows and surf the internet. I sleep in the day and stay up at night so I can avoid people. This is all really possible because I'm on winter break from college. Recently I went to a friends house and all I wanted to do was leave and go back to my room. I've always been like this a little, like not being around people for long periods of time but It just feels a lot stronger lately. Even with all this, I don't feel lonely when I'm in my room. I don't feel comfortable talking to people about how I feel or emotions either so I don't know who to talk to about this. I guess my question is do other people feel like this? Am I depressed? Is there a name for what I'm feeling?

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  • MangoTango
    9 years ago

    Hikikomori??? Like in Japan? Except, for you its temporary. Maybe you want to unwind, have downtime for a bit. Its Winter, animals hibernate.

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  • mandapandabear
    9 years ago

    Thanks to all the replies so far. I have already figured out I am for sure an introvert. Today I'm on a day trip with friends an I don't feel terrible, but I still would prefer to be alone any day. More replies and opinions would be helpful though.

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  • pixie44
    9 years ago

    very mild social anxiety mixed and or brought on by depression, i think.

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    There seem to be many like you. That doesn't mean it's healthy or right.
    You need to force yourself to get out into the world and live your life. Otherwise you are just wasting it. Turn off the TV and the computer and go be with real, living people.
    The longer you act this way the harder it will be to stop. THIS IS NOT NORMAL OR HEALTHY.

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  • Dad
    9 years ago

    Try to venture out more and socialize with others.
    You could start by getting dressed in the morning (ie sleep at night).

    The reason why I say the above is because humans really evolved to sleep at night and be awake during the day. You can confirm this by asking any night shift worker if they are use to it even after years of working, most will say no.
    Socializing is also human. Although you can have a lot of your own time on your own, you should progressively try to get back into life with family and friends.

    The winter break won't kill you staying in your room all the time, but if you do this all the way to summer and beyond then you may actually need some real help to get out of the house.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    9 years ago

    I don't feel depressed?

    Yeah ok as long as you aren't losing any sleep.

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  • TrustMeImLying
    9 years ago

    The "wanting to go back to my room when at friend's place" gave me the impression that you may be introverted. Are you the same during college? I know the sleeping scedule would change but do you still avoid people, wanting to escape to your room?

    Also do you find it (or would you find it) easier talking to people about your emotions via text or email instead of face to face?

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