Why Those With Mental Illness Withdraw From Social Events?
• Strong desire to see friends and loved ones
• Become overwhelmed… at the thought of having to fake a smile, being out in public, being a burden, dressing up/ having a shower, being misunderstood if they open up beyond “I’m fine”, feeling scared of having a breakdown etc.
• Decide to stay at home “at least here is controllable, comfortable and safe”
• Feeling lonely and isolated
Please understand: Those with a mental illness aren’t being rude…and they DO care deeply for those around them.
They are just battling a war in their mind that makes socializing very difficult some days.
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