I pendulate between loneliness and social overwhelm, I can't seem to find the middle ground. I'm sometimes lonely and feel isolated, so I socialize until it's a bit too much, then I feel overwhelmed and retreat in my own space, only to stay there for a bit too long (comfort? too many solitary hobbies like writing?) and then become lonely again. And the cycle repeats.. :)
Journaling is so powerful for me to regulate my nervous system and emotional state. I write to understand what I feel, to put my thoughts in order and to clear my mind.
Oof, I relate to that swing from 'I should really socialize' to 'get me out of here, I need me time'. I agree entirely that it's hard to find that balance between not wanting to be alone and being (too?) comfortable (or used to?) being alone.
Ideally, of course, you find kindred spirits that provide both the social interaction and the silent sense of comfort and safety you're used to finding in your cocoon. Still figuring that one out ;).
I pendulate between loneliness and social overwhelm, I can't seem to find the middle ground. I'm sometimes lonely and feel isolated, so I socialize until it's a bit too much, then I feel overwhelmed and retreat in my own space, only to stay there for a bit too long (comfort? too many solitary hobbies like writing?) and then become lonely again. And the cycle repeats.. :)
Journaling is so powerful for me to regulate my nervous system and emotional state. I write to understand what I feel, to put my thoughts in order and to clear my mind.
Oof, I relate to that swing from 'I should really socialize' to 'get me out of here, I need me time'. I agree entirely that it's hard to find that balance between not wanting to be alone and being (too?) comfortable (or used to?) being alone.
Ideally, of course, you find kindred spirits that provide both the social interaction and the silent sense of comfort and safety you're used to finding in your cocoon. Still figuring that one out ;).
It's also true that with the right kind of people, the pendulum swings less. :) It's a life-long practice, right?