What Society Says About Being Alone

[Judge]

I just wish I had been fully aware of my need for solitude so I could mitigate my needs and emotions towards my girlfriend at the time. Though I was never sure if she would have understood my need for solitude, or if she'd have just defaulted to taking it utterly personally, which it was not.

Though she did have a tendency to be "clingy" despite us being together both at home and at work. Plus her addiction complicated this as well. Ultimately I handled none of it very well.

I do wonder how many NTs would so immediately blame themselves in the event of trying to explain an inherent need for occasional solitude. Something that many people likely need from time to time, whether they are autistic or not.

 

[NB79]

i mean, you can be alone, but you are not totally alone, that would be maddening i guess, like in a place alone without even internet and no human contact at all.

 

[Judge]

i mean, you can be alone, but you are not totally alone, that would be maddening i guess, like in a place alone without even internet and no human contact at all.

The Federal Prison Bureau used to call that "deeplock".

Minimal contact with other persons on a prolonged basis of incarceration.