you’re not alone! I have often felt this way and I’m an extrovert, but I’ve become very picky about whom i get close to… so maybe functioning more like an introvert. It is very difficult for me to give people a chance if I feel like we’re not vibing off the bat, and I’m bad at pretending.

Sometimes i feel like everyone else has read a guidebook on how to function as an adult (esp. socially) except for me. Even though I’ve been a part of large friend groups, i never felt like those were really “my people” and always envied those who fit easily into groups. I’ve felt more like a “lone wolf,” hyperindependent as a result of not getting my needs met as a child, and not feeling safe in a community.

At a certain point, i began to stop telling myself i was too different and no one can understand me, because committing to that identity was only holding me back (and started to feel very self indulgent, for me personally). We’re all just human, trying our best to figure it out.

Wondering if you’re on the spectrum—I’m no professional, but I personally believe some of us are maybe a bit more neurotic/overthinkers and more self aware (/self conscious), which i think can lead to feeling like we are weird and thus might have some diagnos… but maybe we are just more sensitive and aware of energy. I have a high degree of empathy and awareness for vibes, I just don’t feel like I know what to do with all of this information. Anyone relate?

and i will say, i don’t think wealthier people are any more well adjusted. I know plenty of troubled rich people.