Is it normal to be this detatched?

Since I was a child I always felt different from all the other kids. I felt that I did not belong. Everything that my supposed friends attempted to do seemed pointless. I questioned it to the highest degree. The same occurs with my immediate family, and other relatives. At family gatherings I feel detached from everyone, to get by such gatherings I supply everyone with a warm smile and go on pondering things.

Things like people's smiles, they all seem fake. I, more then often find my intuition based on their smiles to be true. When I hear people talk it just makes me sick. Their words seem so false. They simple give you a fake smile while they mock you in their minds. Don't get me wrong I believe that everyone has a right to their own opinion and they can say whatever they want. I am not a violent person and do not wish any harm on any person.

Nowadays, I have become so accustomed to these thoughts that I now simply go through the motions. A person talks to me, I give them a smile, respond, and continue on with my life. I have "friends" but are any of them really close to me? no. So far I have not found one person who shares the same view of the world as me. Which is why I am here. Is this normal? Is it perhaps a disease?

To give more information about myself,

I am not very religious, I believe in God, however whenever I think of religion, I simply imagine people turning to god only when they are in need. I feel that they simply turn to god to day that they are believers and to be saved. I don't know. Perhaps I question things too much. Perhaps I see humanity as being horrible for no reason.

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Comments ( 9 )
  • whatisnormaleven

    Well, if it's not normal, then I'm not normal. I feel the same way and I have been looking to find people who similar to me. I just can't bring myself to conform to be "normal." I don't know what is considered normal conversation or what is a normal thing to do...I just think it's all pointless. Maybe you don't feel that exact way, but that's what I would assume. :l

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  • floodimoo123

    I know exactly how you feel. People do seem so fake, and with the childhood I had, it only furthered my belief. I believe in God, and I have nothing against Him. But His fan club, they're the true fakers. But believe me, there are people out there who are true (so far I only know 3 people--my mom, my best friend, and my cousin). You just need to take that chance and I'm sure you will be surprised at how many people actually care. Best of luck (:

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  • Shrunk

    Yeah I'm kinda like that too. I never really fit in with anyone because I don't understand most of what's normal to do, it seems forced and pointless to me, but I go through with it so as not to cause any trouble. It's possibly a disorder, a psychologist would probably say so, but I think there are just those who think a bit more deeply than what's expected or required to fit in society...

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  • emilydoll

    I understand

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  • flutterhigh

    I have felt the same way for the majority of my teenage and adult life. Dispassionate and detached, as if (at the risk of sounding hackneyed) I exist in a glass box - able to smile and wave and communicate, but unable to hear or feel a greater context and weight behind the communication. I'm told very often that I'm difficult to read, mysterious and intimidating, or quiet and overly cerebral.

    Despite this, everyone seems to like me for whatever reason. I have plenty of "friends". I just have yet to find someone to whom I can truly relate. It's not that I dislike people, and in fact, I find everyone and everything of great interest. But nobody intrigues me.

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    • something1717

      Yes, exactly. Thank you for responding. This is exactly what I wanted to say. Thank you.

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      • flutterhigh

        I definitely understand what you're talking about; I feel the same way. I am hopeful though. I've met a few people that made me feel like I could see glimpses of them, so I find solace in the idea that I'll meet some people with whom I could forge a real connection. I'm sure you'll meet some truly intriguing people too. At the very least, we seem to have found some brief understanding with each other.

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  • Lomns

    Hmm. Sounds like a dissociative disorder

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  • AnonymousCanada

    You're nothing special. So many people (including myself) are like you.

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