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Social Energy
Posted on 6/6/25 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 6/6/25 at 3:55 pm
There are days/moments when I feel like I’m clicking and I have endless energy talking/joking with folks and then there are times when I got absolutely nothing to discuss and would prefer not seeing anyone. Would love to avoid being the guy that wants to avoid people. Can’t put my finger on why either happen. Anyone “figured out” what basically makes you enjoy being around others?
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Posted on 6/6/25 at 3:58 pm to Geert
You might be a loner
Posted on 6/6/25 at 3:59 pm to Geert
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Anyone “figured out” what basically makes you enjoy being around others?
Sadly, alcohol
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:04 pm to Geert
Other people suck
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:06 pm to Geert
I think it’s normal. Hard to find consistency day to day. On the days when everything is clicking I try to retrace my steps for the day to find common themes. I wish that I could just bottle whatever it is and drink it every morning.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:06 pm to Geert
With the right folks, I am a giant ball of enthusiasm and conversation and I am energized by the interaction.
With others, enough booze grants me enough serenity to not seem like a disinterested a-hole.
With others, enough booze grants me enough serenity to not seem like a disinterested a-hole.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:08 pm to oldtrucker
Not a full time loner. Half the time, sure. Other half, I’m very social. Almost always have a crash after being socially active. Like running on batteries
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:09 pm to genuineLSUtiger
Exactly. Would love to know how to keep the motor running
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:11 pm to Geert
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Exactly. Would love to know how to keep the motor running
I would say just listen to your psyche and give yourself time to recharge, but you can try euphoric stimulants as an alternative. You'll enjoy the shite out of the most mundane interactions.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:15 pm to Geert
Bring around people wears me out. I prefer to be doing something than trying to make hours of small talk. Used to drink to deal with it, but now that I don’t drink I try and avoid large gatherings.
Group dinners with coworkers at restaurants on a business trip are the worst.
Group dinners with coworkers at restaurants on a business trip are the worst.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:16 pm to BabyTac
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Group dinners with coworkers at restaurants on a business trip are the worst (for them).
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:17 pm to Geert
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Exactly. Would love to know how to keep the motor running
There is no motor that can be turned on and off that simply.
You are who you are. I hate to say it, but the solution to this is alcohol and drugs. You can eat clean and workout, self improvement, etc. to put yourself in a better headspace but you reach a limit.
I'm the same way, brother. Love yourself. Those who understand you will get it.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:18 pm to oldtrucker
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You might be a loner
...a rebel.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:20 pm to shutterspeed
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...a rebel
Dammit. Beat me to it.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:24 pm to Geert
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There are days/moments when I feel like I’m clicking and I have endless energy talking/joking with folks and then there are times when I got absolutely nothing to discuss and would prefer not seeing anyone.
One might suggest manic depressive.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:26 pm to HempHead
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With the right folks, I am a giant ball of enthusiasm and conversation and I am energized by the interaction.
With others, enough booze grants me enough serenity to not seem like a disinterested a-hole.
Same.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:30 pm to Geert
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Not a full time loner. Half the time, sure. Other half, I’m very social. Almost always have a crash after being socially active. Like running on batteries
You are an introvert.
Take Myers Briggs (faithfully) and you can learn a lot about yourself.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:32 pm to Geert
You are not the only one who feels this way. Take advantage of those times when you enjoy being around others but always value your time alone. You sound like a completely normal human being.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:33 pm to Geert
Its called Cocaine, my friend.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 4:47 pm to Geert
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There are days/moments when I feel like I’m clicking and I have endless energy talking/joking with folks and then there are times when I got absolutely nothing to discuss and would prefer not seeing anyone.
I think you’re an introvert who is most likely over-doing it during the times you want to be social.
Being an introvert doesn’t mean you don’t want to be around people…it means it takes energy and you have a limit. Gotta pace yourself.
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