Not feeling loneliness or a need to socialize and lack of some emotions and empathy?

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I’ve had a loss of interest in socializing, my overall need for socialization has gone down over the course of my life, and I’ve never felt loneliness before. I’ve never longed for human companionship, or really any companionship, for that matter. I used to think this was just part of being an introvert, but I did a little bit of research on introverts, and it seems like they do have some need for socialization and can get lonely, they’re just drained more by socializing compared to an extroverted person, who’s energized by socializing. If this is the case, than I’m not so sure I’m an introvert.

I’ve never craved social interaction, and I’ve never felt lonely. I don’t usually initiate conversations, but I’m not anxious to start them, or talk to people. I just don’t want to. Which is why I don’t think I have social anxiety either.

I don’t feel many emotions, the ones I feel are really only minor to moderate anxiety, irritation/anger, and happy/entertained (and very rarely, but I do feel fear as well). As far as my lack of empathy goes, I don’t possess the ability to feel for other people and put myself in their shoes. It’s something I’m not good at or at times I just can’t do. But I do have sympathy, which could be important to note.

Idk. I just want to know what may or may not be “wrong” with me.

Wisdom From Above · Accepted Answer

There may be some type of psychological problem you are experiencing. Here's why. Psychoanalyst Willard Gaylin said in the Atlantic magazine:  “There is no such thing as individual survival. The human being is human because of the nurture of other human beings, and without this will not survive. Or if love and caring are supplied only minimally, he may survive as a biological entity without the qualities of humanness that elevate him above the common animal host. Even after development, if at any key point an individual is withdrawn from contact with his kind, he may re-create in his imagination social relationships that sustain him for a time, but he suffers the risk of being reduced to an animal.”

Researchers who study empathy in children have proposed that the capacity for understanding the feelings of others is learned. “It’s been shown that children who have been abused don’t respond empathically to distress in other children,” says Dr. Mark A. Barnett, a professor at Kansas State University in Manhattan, as quoted in The New York Times. “They may look at the distressed child and do nothing, or they go over and yell and push the child.” On the other hand, he adds that “a child whose own emotional needs are taken care of is more responsive to the emotions of others.” In addition to providing emotional security, however, parents need to show their children how to be empathetic. As Dr. Barnett says, empathetic parents generally rear empathetic children.

The · Answer

Aspergers? Possibly? But even if you are an introvert or have aspergers syndrome that does not make you ANY LESS in the eyes of Jesus. He loves you and He loves you so much He came down from heaven and died on a cross for you. when you don't measure up in this life you are a treasure in the arms of Christ:) i have developmental delays but I will always be loved by Jesus even if there isnt anyone else who tells me they love me. Listen to a song called Even If by MercyMe.

? · Answer

You are just shy.

? · Answer

No it's not lack of empathy or emotions. Emotions should be more abundant when you are vivacious. May you be so happy and well.

Not feeling loneliness or a need to socialize and lack of some emotions and empathy?

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