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You can read thousands of comments here on YouTube, that people LOVE to be alone.

And to be honest, that’s insane to hear from social creatures who only could evolve because they survived in groups.

BUT I get it so well. The world we live in is a f*cked up, dangerous and messy place full of people who will give a sh*t about your feelings and will hurt you.

So the suffering is damn real.

Still - when I read through those comments, I also sense a lot of desperation and frustration.

Is the only way really total self-isolation and solitude?

Today in this video we find out, WHY we isolate ourselves in the first place.

And we discuss, if there are alternatives to avoiding other people entirely and for the rest of our lives.

► Links and Resources:

Comments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COEoKE1GeNE

Bukoswki Quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/2495-do-you-hate-people-i-don-t-hate-them-i-just-feel

CPTSD Paper: https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/79710ca4-e98e-46aa-8f8f-d5f763ea8ef4/Adult-survivors-of-childhood-trauma.aspx

Neuroception: https://apolloneuro.com/en-intl/blogs/news/neuroception-how-your-body-detects-threat-before-you

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► Episode Timestamps:

0:00 "I LOVE Being Alone!"

1:20 We Isolate & Avoid Other People

3:40 Why We Isolate

6:11 1) You Believe, That You Are Wrong

7:07 2) You Believe, Others Are Wrong

9:19 3) You Believe, That You Have To Fulfill Expectations

11:17 4) You Are A Self- Or Autoregulator

13:44 5) People Trigger You

15:22 6) Re-Regulating Your Symptoms Is Exhausting

16:20 Are Isolation & Solitude A Problem?

18:50 Alternatives To Isolation & Avoidance

22:05 Final Thoughts

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► Hi, my name is Robert! I create videos about CPTSD & attachment theory for highly sensitive & neurodivergent people.

My content aims to help you transform trauma-driven reactions that block you, so you can embrace a life full of happiness, safe & loving relationships, and self-confidence. :)

► Disclaimer: None of the contents are therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education.

I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.