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I'm seventeen as well, and I think I'm experiencing a similar thing. I think part of it may be insecurity. Being around others seems risky, because you might embarrass yourself or something. Another explanation is that this is a phase of discovering new independence. You don't need as much attention as you did in middle and elementary school; you are becoming more calm and contemplative. If you enjoy being alone with your thoughts sometimes, that's okay. It only gets to be a problem if you're lonely but don't know how to reach out to people. I'm sorry this answer isn't more helpful. I just hope that this stage will pass for both of us.
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It's fine and natural to internalize, especially at your age. It sounds like you already laid the framework for good sociability in your life. Probably you will never be as you were, but that's okay, in a year or two you will be seeing things differently. I don't think you have any special reason to worry more than anyone else.
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I am also 17 now, but I went through that phase about 2 years ago. Being quiet is not a problem, and I assure you that the problem will go away, it just takes time. both you and erikaj are having strange chemicals slammed into your skulls faster then you can handle them. (yes, these are natural, and im not accusing you of anything.) A good solution if you want to break out early is to join a hobby-based club. I started collecting Mechwarrior Dark Age playing pieces, and went and played with a whole bunch of nerds. Stupid? maybe. does it work? yes. Just find someone with similar interests and do something fun with them. I only have 2 people who I would call close friends, but i am happy and, if not outgoing, content.
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The younger ones here can probably relate to your isolation issue. I am just wondering if something happened to cause this, whether its the loss of a loved one, a friend, or some kind of trauma? Do you feel like you want to be alone and isolated, or did you just slip into this? It could be that you are a little depressed, but being a teen is not easy. Lastly is there anyone you can talk to about your feelings?
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i'm 18 and i went through that stage also..and you'll only be like that if you choose to be..it's confussing i know. i was 13-15 when i went threw that stage. now i'm the most outgoing person. i'm not afraid to meet new people and i'm a crazy person..lol..don't let my display name fool you..so don't worry about it you'll get outta that stage.
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This isn't good But it ain't all that bad. If others around you are taking notice take heed. Talk to a couselor, a parent, church member, or someone you really trust. Right now you are in a very vunerable and early stage of depression. You may not think so but you should look up on symptoms of depression. A person responded earlier to go out and make friends even nerdy ones. That may be an answer not the nerdy part but new friends and not of the bad sort. For you are succeptable to becoming an addict to escape your depression. I truly hope I am wrong. I hate telling you try anti depressants I prefer to heal your self mentally. Pick up a good self help book that you like and that intrest you. I wish you well.
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I use to be quite quiet mainly through out my whole chilshood really. Maybe this is just a fase and you will grow out of it.
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