Q&A for How to Be Antisocial

It's totally normal. You're probably an introvert. There's nothing wrong with it, as long as you are happy, but it's important to have a support system, so try to keep one or two close friends at least.

I know exactly how you feel. Becoming antisocial isn't always easy though. It'll take time to become a master of antisocialism. Listening to music instead of talking to people is a good start because it's an excuse to not talk, which leads to less of a chance of making friends. It takes time depending on how fast you cut the ties with your "friends".

No, it is perfectly normal. Chances are, you are an introvert. As long as you like what you are doing and are happy spending time alone, there is no reason to feel bad about it. It is completely your choice.

Most likely, yes.

Being antisocial means that you don't rely on others, so, you don't get hurt as often. You don't feel the need to change yourself if someone doesn't like you. You also get a lot more done. You don't worry about anyone but you, so you don't stress about others. Being antisocial is a blessing.

If you don't like talking to people, don't do it, except when absolutely necessary. Do your best to be polite and respectful to authority figures (teachers, parents, etc.), and try to keep a few close friends. But other than that, it's perfectly fine to just keep to yourself.

Yes. Antisocial people also can have a few friends.

Trust is earned. Prove to your parents that you are responsible, and obey them. Though it may take a while, your parents will eventually view you as a responsible child deserving of their trust. But also keep in mind, that while your parents can trust you, they may not be ready to trust you with certain things due to your age. Just be patient and maintain a positive attitude.

Completely. Overthinking is the subject of many memes and jokes, so I would definitely say everyone deals with "overthinking" at least once within their lifetime.

Just tell the person that you're feeling overloaded and need some space. You can't completely ignore someone without being rude, but giving just enough attention to let people know you don't want to spend time with them should be enough.

Not really. You could just be introverted or something else, maybe even depressed (don't rule it out--depression is more common than many think and is very serious). There are a variety of causes for choosing to be alone, anti-socialism is just one of many.

I am no psychologist, but you may have a disorder. I'd recommend you schedule an appointment with a professional therapist.

Introverts tend to prefer minimum social interaction, because being around huge crowds drains them. They do tend to have a few close friends who they know well and trust. You can also search the web for common introverted behaviors and assess yourself against that.

Don't get online in the first place. If they text you repeatedly, just tell them you're busy. You can check your social media when you have time, and tell them you're just doing it quickly and don't have much time to talk. You shouldn't be forced to talk. Talk to your friends about your situation and compromise with them.

More often than not, no. Bottling up emotions and not sharing with anyone is not healthy and can cause an even bigger explosion later. If you have someone you can talk to who isn't the source of your problem, by all means go and talk to them. Even journalling about your feelings can alleviate emotional strain.

Write them a note or send them a message on social media. It's easier to organize your thoughts and express yourself when you're writing rather than just trying to blurt out an explanation.

Keep in mind that it can actually be really good for you to have friends like this. Really introverted or antisocial people can often benefit from someone pushing them out of their comfort zone. If you really don't want to do these things, make up an excuse, or have a talk with her about the way she's making you feel when she forces you to do stuff like this.

This is called being an ambivert. However, being antisocial is not the same as being introverted. You can be an ambivert and antisocial at the same time.

If you're a sociable person by nature, there's no reason to try to force yourself to be something you're not; that will only make you unhappy. Take more time for yourself to read, walk in the park, or do solitary hobbies you enjoy if you need to detach from people for a bit.

Try to explain to your family and friends that this is what you want to become. And it's okay to be anti-social if you want to be, you can choose what you would like to do for your sake.