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Cloud · 02-12-2007, 08:09 PM

So one of my major challenges in life is making and keeping connections with people. It's a challenge, because despite all the wellness advice and common sense saying that people with a wide social circle and support group live longer and are happier . . . I just don't like people much. I'd rather be alone most of the time, and always have.

Here's an article which is very clear on the connection between connecting with people and health: http://boomers.msn.com/articleLHJ.as...76471&GT1=9103

Interestingly, it says both quality and quantity work well. Family connections, work connections, and spiritual connections all work.

I know first hand how important it is to have a support group to one's mental health. I just suck at it so much.

So am I doomed to die alone? (Sigh)

02-12-2007, 08:09 PM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	making connections So one of my major challenges in life is making and keeping connections with people. It's a challenge, because despite all the wellness advice and common sense saying that people with a wide social circle and support group live longer and are happier . . . I just don't like people much. I'd rather be alone most of the time, and always have. Here's an article which is very clear on the connection between connecting with people and health: http://boomers.msn.com/articleLHJ.as...76471&GT1=9103 Interestingly, it says both quality and quantity work well. Family connections, work connections, and spiritual connections all work. I know first hand how important it is to have a support group to one's mental health. I just suck at it so much. So am I doomed to die alone? (Sigh) __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"