Benefits of being an introvert.

[mickam]

At times like this there are definite benefits to being an introvert. I do enjoy the company of others but I don't feel a need for it. I am always quite happy with my own company so when I got the letter telling me to self isolate for 12 weeks it didn't bother me in the slightest. I'm perfectly content to go for a solo walk or sit at home reading, listening to music, or watching a film, or even doing all those jobs at home that I had put off. I appreciate that for others their situation may make isolation difficult or stressful but, for me, I'm quite enjoying it.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Me too - would be even better if I could send OH to board out Then I wouldn't have to think of something to cook every day that both of us will eat and keep to a meal timetable ...

[Constance13 in reply to PMRpro]

😂😂😂

[Jackoh in reply to PMRpro]

Yes ,you know, totally commiserate! 🤣😂

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I am more than happy but if isolated then no walks alone or otherwise? Certainly not from where I am. My front door is just about 2m from the street path and my door 2ft from passageway that 14 people use. But in terms of staying home I am ok with that and welcomed the idea of no pressure to do outside things. Then people started asking me to do the video conferencing. 😕🙄

[scats]

I almost feel guilty when I hear people saying how hard it is for us, and that they know we have had to make big changes in our lives. I haven't! I haven't been able to get out much for years now and usually have my shopping delivered.

Mind you I don't think I'd feel quite the same if I was still caring for my parents or had young children.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to scats]

Shopping is different - we shop daily, very Italian. And that will have been a major change for all of Italy. And I'm having to do it entirely on my own at present which is a change. He usually comes with me and props himself up on the trolley for a bit of exercise!

[Constance13 in reply to PMRpro]

Hasn't he a rollator?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

I do enjoy going out and socialising, but being on my own doesn’t bother me particularly.

Think it’s probably for a variety of reasons -

I was the youngest in the family - siblings born before WW2, me afterwards so 11-14 years difference in ages. So used to entertaining myself.

Hubby in the HMF and away from home a lot, then in a job which meant he was out a lot in early morning & evening - so we met for breakfast & dinner!

Did have a few years when we were both retired and spent a lot of time together before he died, but now back to doing my own thing. I know the kids worry about me no matter how many times I tell them I’m okay.

Good job my mum isn’t alive through this - she hated being on her own!

[Constance13 in reply to DorsetLady]

Mine too! She felt "lonely" if she was in a different room! Being the only girl with four brothers she was always kept very busy.

[SheffieldJane]

I can really relate to what you say, my son feels like this too. I am dreading the great noise of when it’s over somewhat.

[Dontwannabesick]

I'm not an introvert, but I am enjoying the rest !

[anutycrixp]

yes ,I find it so.I do have to go out for walk,shopping etc and it is so lovely and peaceful.Inotice more wildlife birds etc going about their business uninterrupted.

[Cyclegirl54]

I call it being ‘self contained’ ! 😄

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