Worsening isolation

[pbocka]

Even tho this pandemic is supposedly over. I still isolated. When on bus and the like ppl seems to be actively avoiding make eye contact and are scared to interact with anyone other than a friend . Most prefer staring forward looking at the backs of head or staring down towards their phone. It's almost like we live in the modern version of George Orwell's 1984 with a big dash of brave new world. I hope this doesn't mean I have paranoia symptoms or slowly losing my mind. Hopefully it's only a case overanalyzing things around me. Otherwise I might as well get a psych evaluation. Am I crazy ?

[Agora1]

pbocka, you are certainly not crazy or paranoid. The world has changed in that trust

has gone out the window. I've noticed the changes in people keeping their heads down

when walking or shopping. The phone is a good way for them to hide from the world as

well.

I still try to do some courtesies whenever I get the chance. Hold a door open, help

a senior by taking their cart back and just smiling can help them know that the whole

world isn't bad.

It's sad for sure that people are leery of kindness nowadays. It's not you perceiving

this around you, unfortunately it's the new concept of humanity. xx

[mentalhealthandme]

I've noticed the same thing. And because of my social anxiety I find myself also avoiding eye contact n things. But I feel like because everyone else is so avoidant too, it makes me feel worse and lonelier