6 Reasons Being Alone Is Good For You
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Date: 2023-08-20
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BJT
I see this video and immediately clicked just to give it a gentle fck you even if I haven't watched the whole video yet. I don't care. I'm lonely and it's so painful. Not even my family or friends care or can ever bring themselves to tolerate the misery I always try to hide from them. I hate them. I hate that no one takes the risk to care for me even if I might not care for them back. It's always the other way around and I'm sick of it.
I'm sick of being stuck at home, unable to go anywhere freely anytime I like. I'm sick of seeing and doing the same unfulfilling things everyday. I have no one to talk to, absolutely no one. No one is available, everyone else is either hurting or busy I can never get the time to be miserable myself without thinking about how others are having it worse than me. The only voice that ever whispers to me is my self hatred.
I'm done. I'm done. I'm losing my patience trying to vent out my feelings. I need a hug. I need someone. I need someone to love me, but no one is there.
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I see this video and immediately clicked just to give it a gentle fck you even if I haven't watched the whole video yet. I don't care. I'm lonely and it's so painful. Not even my family or friends care or can ever bring themselves to tolerate the misery I always try to hide from them. I hate them. I hate that no one takes the risk to care for me even if I might not care for them back. It's always the other way around and I'm sick of it.
I'm sick of being stuck at home, unable to go anywhere freely anytime I like. I'm sick of seeing and doing the same unfulfilling things everyday. I have no one to talk to, absolutely no one. No one is available, everyone else is either hurting or busy I can never get the time to be miserable myself without thinking about how others are having it worse than me. The only voice that ever whispers to me is my self hatred.
I'm done. I'm done. I'm losing my patience trying to vent out my feelings. I need a hug. I need someone. I need someone to love me, but no one is there.
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7Write4This9Heart7
I have always LOVED and PREFERRED to be alone, my whole life! My mom actually gets mad at me for it, though, saying that I don't even want to be around family (extended - I HATE when company visits (but that's mostly 'cause mom makes us spend EVERY WAKING MOMENT with them, even when they're talking to my parents for 5 hours straight, we're not allowed to do ANYTHING else, just sit there silently) and that I'm the most antisocial person she's ever met. But like. I have a VERY social, physical job, and by the time I get home, I just want to be alone. Even when I don't work, it's that way, though. I just LIKE being alone! I always have! I'm a writer and reader, and I do that best when alone! I don't personally see anything wrong with it because it makes me happy! X'D
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I have always LOVED and PREFERRED to be alone, my whole life! My mom actually gets mad at me for it, though, saying that I don't even want to be around family (extended - I HATE when company visits (but that's mostly 'cause mom makes us spend EVERY WAKING MOMENT with them, even when they're talking to my parents for 5 hours straight, we're not allowed to do ANYTHING else, just sit there silently) and that I'm the most antisocial person she's ever met. But like. I have a VERY social, physical job, and by the time I get home, I just want to be alone. Even when I don't work, it's that way, though. I just LIKE being alone! I always have! I'm a writer and reader, and I do that best when alone! I don't personally see anything wrong with it because it makes me happy! X'D
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erik
the more ppl force themselves their ideas beliefs culture noise opinions on me the more i want to avoid everyone especially the ppl forcing themselves on me. another reason i enjoy being alone is because of other ppls constant efforts to change me or control me thats why spending the entire day at home alone without distractions is a better day. i am getting thoroughly sick of ppl watching everything i say or do. if i try to take a shower ppl are trying to ruin it if i try to eat they try to ruin it if i try to sleep same thing if i go to the store ppl are following me to the store. this situation is getting very disturbing.
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the more ppl force themselves their ideas beliefs culture noise opinions on me the more i want to avoid everyone especially the ppl forcing themselves on me. another reason i enjoy being alone is because of other ppls constant efforts to change me or control me thats why spending the entire day at home alone without distractions is a better day. i am getting thoroughly sick of ppl watching everything i say or do. if i try to take a shower ppl are trying to ruin it if i try to eat they try to ruin it if i try to sleep same thing if i go to the store ppl are following me to the store. this situation is getting very disturbing.
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Nabrix
I waited to long to listen to a video I needed to hear. The past year has been me putting so much effort to help and support my friends and family that I put myself aside. Before I would always make time for me and my personal hobbies but then I didn't for everyone and it was draining. But by end of last year I finally had a day to myself and it felt awkward. Like I had lost touch with myself and I felt uncomfortable. I never felt like that before and it shook me up. I've been procrastinating me days since then but I think this video really woke me up to reconnect with my solitude again. Thank you so much for this vid
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I waited to long to listen to a video I needed to hear. The past year has been me putting so much effort to help and support my friends and family that I put myself aside. Before I would always make time for me and my personal hobbies but then I didn't for everyone and it was draining. But by end of last year I finally had a day to myself and it felt awkward. Like I had lost touch with myself and I felt uncomfortable. I never felt like that before and it shook me up. I've been procrastinating me days since then but I think this video really woke me up to reconnect with my solitude again. Thank you so much for this vid
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Chisei-kun
as an introvert, i wholeheartedly agree with this video. i really enjoy being in my own world without anyone trying to disturb me or force me out of it. being alone is basically what i do for a living, it's when i'm in a good mood and i feel like my day will go well. but sometimes people like to barge into my business without warning and it annoys me, very much. i like the videos about introverts because they relate so much to me and let me know that i'm not alone in this situation.
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as an introvert, i wholeheartedly agree with this video. i really enjoy being in my own world without anyone trying to disturb me or force me out of it. being alone is basically what i do for a living, it's when i'm in a good mood and i feel like my day will go well. but sometimes people like to barge into my business without warning and it annoys me, very much. i like the videos about introverts because they relate so much to me and let me know that i'm not alone in this situation.
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SBplankton_1999
Timestamp about 6 Reason Being Alone is Good for You
1: 00 nummer 1# Getting to focus on you, and learning something new in the process
1: 50 nummer 2# Boosting creativity
2: 26 nummer 3# Authenticity - be like water, my friend
3: 33 nummer 4# It enhances the quality of your relationships
4: 13 nummer 5# It improves your mental well-being
5: 03 nummer 6# You can make sure that the cake is not a lie
6: 50 final Thoughts/outro
What do You think, Guys!
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Timestamp about 6 Reason Being Alone is Good for You
1: 00 nummer 1# Getting to focus on you, and learning something new in the process
1: 50 nummer 2# Boosting creativity
2: 26 nummer 3# Authenticity - be like water, my friend
3: 33 nummer 4# It enhances the quality of your relationships
4: 13 nummer 5# It improves your mental well-being
5: 03 nummer 6# You can make sure that the cake is not a lie
6: 50 final Thoughts/outro
What do You think, Guys!
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joel
I'm a extrovert and I have to say something
I ABSOLUTELY HATE BEING ALONE
I love myself but I also love people and I dont want to deprive myself of other people its like depriving me of myself which I couldn't do so why should I do that with other people
I just really like people and don't like being alone
Of course I need alone time obviously but I dont like extensive alone time because I love people and I don't want to not be around them for more then a day
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I'm a extrovert and I have to say something
I ABSOLUTELY HATE BEING ALONE
I love myself but I also love people and I dont want to deprive myself of other people its like depriving me of myself which I couldn't do so why should I do that with other people
I just really like people and don't like being alone
Of course I need alone time obviously but I dont like extensive alone time because I love people and I don't want to not be around them for more then a day
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An
This reminded me of a quote from Asperger's syndrome expert Tony Attwood: if you are a parent, take your child with Aspergers Syndrome to his or her bedroom and close the door behind you as you walk out the room. The signs of Aspergers Syndrome in your son or daughter have now disappeared. As an Aspie, I find that being alone, without having to constantly put on performances to try to fit in with others, is the one condition in which I don't feel awkward.
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This reminded me of a quote from Asperger's syndrome expert Tony Attwood: if you are a parent, take your child with Aspergers Syndrome to his or her bedroom and close the door behind you as you walk out the room. The signs of Aspergers Syndrome in your son or daughter have now disappeared. As an Aspie, I find that being alone, without having to constantly put on performances to try to fit in with others, is the one condition in which I don't feel awkward.
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Steve
I can honestly say that I not only love my solitude, but I THRIVE in it! It's not just because I'm an introvert and a homebody (I do love people and I do love going places, but I truly feel comfortable. I don't honestly think I could ever live with someone 24/7 (and I HAVE to sleep on my own, I just can't sleep with another body next to me, I'm too fidgety. And is it me, or did Amanda have some sass on this voice over!
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I can honestly say that I not only love my solitude, but I THRIVE in it! It's not just because I'm an introvert and a homebody (I do love people and I do love going places, but I truly feel comfortable. I don't honestly think I could ever live with someone 24/7 (and I HAVE to sleep on my own, I just can't sleep with another body next to me, I'm too fidgety. And is it me, or did Amanda have some sass on this voice over!
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Ronnie
I never feel alone. I have myself and I love to upcycle vintage stuff. To resell, or even better to gift people who I know needs a little bit of a happy moment. Being alone gives me the opportunity to replay conversations that I have had with someone. And best of all, when I go, or have some guests over they are treated like a friend should be treated.
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I never feel alone. I have myself and I love to upcycle vintage stuff. To resell, or even better to gift people who I know needs a little bit of a happy moment. Being alone gives me the opportunity to replay conversations that I have had with someone. And best of all, when I go, or have some guests over they are treated like a friend should be treated.
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Nafis
I was alone until my secondary school, but after that I made some friends who were always with me and later on when I was in highschool I made myself a girlfriend but now none of them are here anymore. I feel lonely more than ever. Before meeting them I did not hate being alone. Can you tell me what should I do now as I suffer being alone now?
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I was alone until my secondary school, but after that I made some friends who were always with me and later on when I was in highschool I made myself a girlfriend but now none of them are here anymore. I feel lonely more than ever. Before meeting them I did not hate being alone. Can you tell me what should I do now as I suffer being alone now?
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yuna
Being lonely is not the same as trying to be alone
Some people suffer loneliness not because they are alone but because they don't feel the presence of people in their life when they want to
But true introverts would manage without that at all, they like being alone and it's considered independence for them instead of loneliness
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Being lonely is not the same as trying to be alone
Some people suffer loneliness not because they are alone but because they don't feel the presence of people in their life when they want to
But true introverts would manage without that at all, they like being alone and it's considered independence for them instead of loneliness
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Andrew
Nice video, loved the ending choice to paraphrase from William Ernst Henley's Invictus since that has a great message of being strong despite adversity. I love the positivity of your videos and how simple they make understanding what could be complex psychological issues (some that I relate to) and take notes on for later review
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Nice video, loved the ending choice to paraphrase from William Ernst Henley's Invictus since that has a great message of being strong despite adversity. I love the positivity of your videos and how simple they make understanding what could be complex psychological issues (some that I relate to) and take notes on for later review
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BriansChannel2008
Its always nice when your opinions turns out to be the truth rather than just an opinion. Like you dont know how similar to therapy these kind of videos are, i dont need a explanation to why im always alone, and yes its probably becouse of something else but its also not bad for me or for others to be alone
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Its always nice when your opinions turns out to be the truth rather than just an opinion. Like you dont know how similar to therapy these kind of videos are, i dont need a explanation to why im always alone, and yes its probably becouse of something else but its also not bad for me or for others to be alone
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I'm
I envy the party talkative good social skills people
I'm the type of introvert who tries to make conversation with people
Still caring compassionate (at least I think)
But when around the right people (or just when I'm bored) that left over extrovert in me comes out
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I envy the party talkative good social skills people
I'm the type of introvert who tries to make conversation with people
Still caring compassionate (at least I think)
But when around the right people (or just when I'm bored) that left over extrovert in me comes out
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One
I love this video and I'm only one minute in. Yeah having the love of my life would be great. Wherever he is. But for now I love drinking my coffee for 30 minutes, listening to my worship music, eating, getting ready for work all without fighting is worth it.
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I love this video and I'm only one minute in. Yeah having the love of my life would be great. Wherever he is. But for now I love drinking my coffee for 30 minutes, listening to my worship music, eating, getting ready for work all without fighting is worth it.
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7Write4This9Heart7
I loved all the little jokes and cute things about being alone and such at the beginning and end of the vid (the 'badass, am I right? ' had me cackling and grinning ear to ear! So cute and true! Love it! Thanks so much for this!
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I loved all the little jokes and cute things about being alone and such at the beginning and end of the vid (the 'badass, am I right? ' had me cackling and grinning ear to ear! So cute and true! Love it! Thanks so much for this!
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Pretty_KJ
It's practically summer right now, and my mom wants me to go out and hang out with friends. I love my friends, but sometimes I prefer being alone in my room cause with a large crowd of people, I feel sort of overwhelmed & out of place.
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It's practically summer right now, and my mom wants me to go out and hang out with friends. I love my friends, but sometimes I prefer being alone in my room cause with a large crowd of people, I feel sort of overwhelmed & out of place.
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Florian
0: 37: ABSOLUTLY right! As a loner myself, I use to go to bars and social events on my own; I met quite a bunch of people, very social and easy going, with lots of friends, that envy me, just because they feel afraid to go out alone.
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0: 37: ABSOLUTLY right! As a loner myself, I use to go to bars and social events on my own; I met quite a bunch of people, very social and easy going, with lots of friends, that envy me, just because they feel afraid to go out alone.
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Xanbeth
What do you do if you are introverted and when you work with people all day, and spending time alone doesn't recharge you, only sleep does, is there anything I can do so I don't sleep most of my free time away?
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What do you do if you are introverted and when you work with people all day, and spending time alone doesn't recharge you, only sleep does, is there anything I can do so I don't sleep most of my free time away?
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Nevaeh
It's like Tempest Shadow once said, or rather sang:
_And as you take that first step_
_Upon a path that's all your own_
_You see it all so clearly_
_The best way to survive is __all alone_
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It's like Tempest Shadow once said, or rather sang:
_And as you take that first step_
_Upon a path that's all your own_
_You see it all so clearly_
_The best way to survive is __all alone_
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Saswat
Alone is totally different from loneliness.
Being alone is being happy with YOU only. And discovering your Self and self.
Lonely means the quite opposite of alone, its more of depressing.
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Alone is totally different from loneliness.
Being alone is being happy with YOU only. And discovering your Self and self.
Lonely means the quite opposite of alone, its more of depressing.
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Michael
I hate being stuck in society. Surrounded by people in work sucks, surrounded by people at home sucks, surrounded by people in public sucks. Sitting halfway up a mountain alone in a tent RULES.
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I hate being stuck in society. Surrounded by people in work sucks, surrounded by people at home sucks, surrounded by people in public sucks. Sitting halfway up a mountain alone in a tent RULES.
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shinyvictory
Finally i have something to say when people ask me if its lonely to be by myself! I am most definitely going to say: Just because im alone doesnt mean im lonely Thanks Psych2go!
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Finally i have something to say when people ask me if its lonely to be by myself! I am most definitely going to say: Just because im alone doesnt mean im lonely Thanks Psych2go!
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Winter
Being alone and loneliness are 2 different things. Being lonely means to push everybody away and isolate yourself, and being alone means going free and living in peace
-My mother
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Being alone and loneliness are 2 different things. Being lonely means to push everybody away and isolate yourself, and being alone means going free and living in peace
-My mother
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