It is OK to not want to socialize.
Not everyone likes or loves to socialize which is okay and it does not mean anything is wrong with you.
Some people just prefer to be alone.
Antisocial and social anxiety are not the same as someone who is anti social may just prefer to not socialize and not have social anxiety.
Then some people have the social anxiety which makes it impossible or really difficult to be in social situations even if they want to be in those situations.
Those with anxiety understand on a basic level that their anxiety is irrational and that the world doesn't judge them as harshly as they judge themselves.
Those with APD, on the other hand, lack this insight.
They hold deep rooted feelings of insecurity and worthlessness that they believe to be factual.”
Social anxiety disorder is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others.
This fear can affect work, school, and other daily activities.
It can even make it hard to make and keep friends.
The good news is social anxiety disorder is treatable.
Social anxiety disorder is a chronic mental health condition in which social interactions cause irrational anxiety.
For people with social anxiety disorder, everyday social interactions cause irrational anxiety, fear, self-consciousness, and embarrassment.
Symptoms may include excess fear of situations in which one may be judged, worry about embarrassment or humiliation, or concern about offending someone.
Talk therapy and antidepressants can help increase confidence and improve ability to interact with others.
The signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder include.
Fear of situations in which you may be judged negatively.
Worry about embarrassing or humiliating yourself.
Intense fear of interacting or talking with strangers.
Fear that others will notice that you look anxious.
Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental disorder in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others.
The cause of antisocial personality disorder is unknown.
Genetic factors and environmental factors, such as child abuse, are believed to contribute to the development of this condition.
People with an antisocial or alcoholic parent are at increased risk.
Far more men than women are affected.