I don't know what the term for it is , But for me I tend to isolate when not feeling well , depressed.
My mind goes blank , I don't feel worthy enough being around others , not feeling good enough and that no one likes me so I hide away and isolate .When episodic .
Then it can all change and I feel good again and socialize .
I call them episodes for me , but the term IDK

hey nick , I understand how you feel. I am the same way. It is not just you. I think the term is "avoidance"

Yes both of you have valid points, but I also think some of my problem is how much weight I have gained since being bipolar and I don't want any of my old friends to see me at this weight and them not understand it is from the medications.

...Withdrawn? Indrawn? (or for that matter, overdrawn? hyperdrawn? neodrawn...autodrawn...microdrawn...) (Okay, I'll stop now)

Yep, avoidance, like X says.

I only have it when I'm around people (a) when I'm moody or depressed; or (b) when I'm around people I feel have expectations of me I can't meet; Oh, and then there are a few people I simply don't Like.


I tend to 'overclassify', because I am 'drawn in' by the intricacies of the brain and how it works. Which keeps me away from people because they are freaked out.

I'd add more but I'm drawing a blank.

Oh, wait. I understand That one, too, nickpc. Low self-esteem issues around people that may or may not judge us - point is, "we" have already judged ourselves and feel less-than-them.

*sigh* Sorry about that one. :/

Social anxiety??....I have it as well... Just not comfortable around other people at all at times... other times I'm okay around a couple of people... I hate crowds though

Do you have trouble going out into open spaces?... Agoraphobia maybe?

Suncloud no I can go into crowded stores and festivals and be fine.

It's just interacting with people and establishing a connection with them. I don't feel the normal human interaction it feels unnatural and therefor I don't want to be around people start relationships etc..

antisocial

I can't be around people either, and for some strange reason I am isolating myself from my family as well. Esp when eating. I don't like to eat with my family or anyone...it's really strange. I am very anti social when eating...but I find myself isolating myself from people too..it's a shame. I too used to be sociable and really easy to approach others and make new friends like a normal person should.

Now I find myself almost isolating myself from my family...

actually im the same way.. I am a very social person, but its inter relationships ive got serious probs with. not many get too close to me. don't invade my space.. don't know any tech term for it but I get it.

can go out & talk to total strangers or crowds but neighbors, family & stuff - no way

I also don't feel like I am worthy to be around anyone else either.... :-(

Here is some info on social anxiety.... I have it as well and with family not only strangers

I think when we isolate things become worse... I also disassociate

http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/mental-health-social-anxiety-disorder