Wanting to be alone

[nerdatheart9490]

For me, that was my first sign of depression. Make sure you're doing okay, and know that these people will be there for you when you need them.

Also remember that humans are social creatures. We need to interact. I myself am an introvert with depression and social anxiety. Once every few weeks I force myself to go out with my friends. It's extremely painful to get myself out there, but at the end of the night I'm really happy and energized from seeing people I like.

It's okay to be introverted or a loner. It's just how some people are made. But make sure your mental health isn't suffering.

 

[Irelia]

Gosh I'm exactly like that too.
Honestly, I accept the introverted person I am. I do hang out with friends occasionally, but not as much as most people my age.
I start to feel worse when I'm involved in too many social situations, as weird as it sounds, so I try not to change anything about my secluded lifestyle. Being introverted and wanting to be alone doesn't really affect my health/ performance in school, so I don't think it matters much for me.

I've distanced myself from my friends before too, and once I realized how detrimental it was to our friendship, I simply explained why this was happening. They accept me for who I am, and sometimes it doesn't hurt to just explain this to someone if it makes you feel better. Choosing to be alone, in moderation, is perfectly fine in my opinion. As long as it doesn't affect your mental health.
being alone because of a disorder/depression is a whole different story...