• Replies 9 replies
  • Subscribers 34 subscribers
  • Views 283 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

Wearing sunglasses to avoid socializing

DarkElf

I like to take long walks. I like to try and get 10k steps each day. Walks are one of very few times I get true alone time and time to compartmentalize and just space out. I know it sounds arrogant, but strangers approaching me when I'm walking irritates me to no end. I don't give eye contact, I don't ever really smile but people still talk to me. It's not that I dislike people it's just this hour and a half or so is genuinely the only silence I get in a day sometimes. On walks I don't even wear t-shirts with any interests at this point. 

My friend wears sunglasses and says that helps as it gives the indication of been socially unavailable (google also said this). I tried with a cheap pair but hated how they felt on my ears (hate over ear headphones and some hats for the same reason) and I like to have full and clear visibility. Anyone here wear sunglasses to avoid socializing? Does it actually work?

Parents

  • Hi  

    I totally get where you’re coming from. When I’m out walking I deliberately go to the places where I’m unlikely to see anyone. If I do see anyone my anxiety rises as we’re approaching each other.

    I find that wearing sun glasses makes me anonymous somehow and a baseball cap is also a good idea. I’ve even worn sunglasses in therapy when I’ve been feeling particularly vulnerable even though I rarely make eye contact with my therapist. I just feel protected and I can just breathe more easily.

Reply

  • Hi  

    I totally get where you’re coming from. When I’m out walking I deliberately go to the places where I’m unlikely to see anyone. If I do see anyone my anxiety rises as we’re approaching each other.

    I find that wearing sun glasses makes me anonymous somehow and a baseball cap is also a good idea. I’ve even worn sunglasses in therapy when I’ve been feeling particularly vulnerable even though I rarely make eye contact with my therapist. I just feel protected and I can just breathe more easily.

Children
No Data