Is it normal that i couldn't care less about people?

I do not own a cell phone. I have unlimited access to the internet, but I've never bothered or wanted to have a Facebook or MySpace or any other social networking site. I never voluntarily see people outside of class; I will visit galleries and shows alone. I do not call anyone ever. When I have to, I hyperventilate, and it takes hours to work up the courage. Texting is easier, but as I never use a phone(I mean less than once a month) having a cell would be too costly for my college-student self. I hate drugs and alcohol; they make me feel so out of control. I haven't made any new friends, I am ambivalent about my roomies and peers, and I haven't kept in touch with high-school friends. My problem is that there is no problem. I don't care that I have no friends. I never had a sex drive, and I am comfortable being distanced from people(even/especially in one of the most crowded cities in America). The question: is it normal to not care about people? (or am I crazy?)

Is It Normal?
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  • I'm pretty much the same as you. I really just find trying to keep in touch with people a pain. I'm happier when I'm alone anyways so oh well haha. You're normal to me~

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  • If you don't think it's a problem, what impelled you to post here to see if it's a problem? Is the actuality the fear that you have a social phobia and are posting here to gain acceptance that it's okay, and thus not do anything to deal with it?

    I'm aware that this sounds really harsh, but it's not meant nastily in any way. Quite the opposite, in fact. If there is a problem, I'd want nothing more than for you to accept it and to start dealing with it. It may be difficult, but not impossible.

    If, on the other hand, I'm mistaken and you really do want to live life this way, then you're not harming anybody and, because of that, I wish you all the best.

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  • Aha yeah im pretty much the exact same i wouldnt say were crazy just different.

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  • Future crazy cat lady maybe?

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  • If there's no problem then there's no problem.

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  • Hmmm. U could have a fear of relationships or talking to ppl. So u find pleasure by being with urself? Idk maybe sounds ridiculous but many ppl have similar problems and causes like that. Not like yours but it has to do wt relationships.. Don't take my word for it it's just a stab in the dark mostly based on the hyperventilating. Another thing it might b is Ur just that type of person. Something sensitive might have happened wen u were younger and affected u throughout Ur whole life. Sort of like how rape victims become sex addicts wen they are older. Again another stab in the dark. I would get it checked out tho by a therapist or something. Therapy could open a whole new side of u or e plain Ur actions

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  • I only hyperventilate a little bit, and only in really stressful(for me) situations. Talking to someone I can not see, restaurants, directions. I am comfortable around my family, but not many other places. My mum is stressed when she sits in a restaurant with her back to everyone, and my dad has a room of his own with a bed and desk so he can be alone.

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  • I question if it's normal to but I am exactly the same way. Except for the hyperventilating part..that seems a little odd (no judgement). But, just curious, I know a lot of people think the zodiac signs and all that is bull shit but when is your birthday? I read this book called Cosmic Love and it I was called a "North Node Libra" look it up and see if your birthday fits. It described me almost to a T. And you sound exactly the same way.

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  • Not everyone is a social butterfly. As long as you are happy, not hurting yourself or anyone else, then do what makes you happiest.

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  • thank goodness

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  • dont you miss discussing the show with someone afterwards? i like that

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