dragonsanddemons wrote:
People keep telling me "You need to get out more" or "You need more social interaction." No, I really don't. By "getting out," they mean going to crowded places to be around people, which leads to overstimulation and shutdowns for me, and I get plenty of social interaction with my immediate family. So no, neither of those suggestions will help my depression at all. "But humans need social interaction - humans are social creatures!" Yeah, that's one of the signs that I'm not actually human. I wish I could tell them that actually, I have the soul of a dragon (a solitary creature), and could find the words to try to explain adequately when they ask why I think that, and not have them think I've completely lost what grip on sanity I have left.
People also tell me that often. I always tell them there are many different kinds of people and that I respect that they like socializing and going outside and would appreciate it if they'd respect that I don't. You would be surprised how people react to that. If they keep going, I tell them that a lot of people lack the empathy to think outside the "norm", want to "normalize" everyone and that I don't want to be "normal", so please stop trying (We are no project). If by that point they keep continuing, I point them to the exit because they are crossing my personal boundaries, which I clearly noted 2 times. 3rd time, I'm done explaining to closed-minded people.
I know how it sucks to be an outcast among outcasts. Try to always hold true to yourself, do what feels right and good for you because conforming might help in social situations, but it doesn't help you.
From a Lone Wolf, to a Lone Dragon, good luck!
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