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deleted_user
i have just being saying that i dont like people.... alive people.... not on here people... i do like in here people but not the other alive kind.....i think that our condition makes us like that.....i dont wanna get close to real people they will see what is going on in me...i used to be a social butterfly but that was a long time ago...dont want people now...when i die who the hell is gunna be at my funeral now that is a bloody worry... i dont answer the phone anymore either unless it is the code that only my family know now that is kinda over the top...when it rings and it is not the code i pull the thing outta the wall !!

love mistyblade xxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
misty I know what you mean. I use to be the life of the party but now I dont answer my phone and turn down invitations from friends. I hope to get better though, things will improve. Stay positive hun xx
deleted_user
deleted_user
You're not alone. I know people who prefer the company of their non-verbal compainions (pets).
deleted_user
deleted_user
I can relate to alot of what you're saying- I tend to push people away because I consider myself a social moron- I suck at idle conversation. As lonely as I get at times, I don't have the desire to change things.
deleted_user
deleted_user
hell i have caller id. so if some moron calls i don't answer it
deleted_user
deleted_user
I do exactly the same...I so understand you...am working on that x
MaRhianna
MaRhianna
It's all part of the illness I think. But isn't it sad that there's no desire to communicate or interact socially. Life is for living and making the most of all our opportunities. I hope we will get better and be ourselves again enjoying life to the full.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'm hearing you girl. i feel the same way. i don't answer my phone either, hate the damn thing. everyone that rings must think i either work really hard or have an amazing social life...couldn't be further from the truth! don't feel bad about it, it's pretty normal in these circles. x
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have caller ID and special ringtones for different ppl. If an unknown number or private call comes through I let the answer phone pick it up. 9 times out of 10 no msg is left so I figure it can't have been that important in the first place...shrug
MOooser
MOooser
I have hid in my own darkness for years... even managed to hide it from my husband and keep him away from the severity of my HELL. I felt that I couldnt cope with people and felt humilitated at the thought of showing hubby how ill I am on and off. He understands and has seen me in a different way with the help of my nurse and psych this time. In the past I ve always pushed him away so that he doesnt see it. Funny now though... he vets the calls by asking me if I want to talk to people and answers the door to people rather than me hiding away from the world.

The way you handle things misty isnt over the top xxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
i wont answer the phone either. I guess that i am kinda a hermit. wish i would win the lottery so i could move out in the middle of the dessert or on top of a mountain.
deleted_user
deleted_user
yep i know what u mean i dont answer my phone either unless i know who it is. And i dont have any friends except for on here.oh and my dog. I cant go anywhere because i feel like people are staring and watching me. if u need to chat just let me know u can add me to your friend list if u like hope u feel better suzie
deleted_user
deleted_user
i don't answer my phone half the time either..just cause..hell, i dunno why! lol

but guess what darlin'?? we ARE real people :D
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
yep, totally agree, think I'll just have a virtual funeral as well. Get cremated, throw under a rose bush, and an online memorial service. I don't like alive people either, but then I don't like them dead either. (lol) I knew what you meant, just picken chicken.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
I dont answer mine either, wonder what is up with that, most of us that I know have phone phobias.
deleted_user
deleted_user
maybe when I eventually die there will be a funeral post for me... LOL everyone in the depression chat & hopefully the bereavement community will be invited
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