Is feeling unsociable a withdrawal symptom?

[[Su...]]

I used to have quite an active social life, that’s completely disappeared due to my symptoms of withdrawal. I find now I have little to no interest in going out, or even talking on the phone to any of my old friends who haven’t completely disappeared. I feel isolating myself is in a way unhealthy but doing anything at all these days is such a huge chore I just can’t be bothered. I work 2-3 days a week now and that is pretty much all I have energy for. My mood is very much feeling like I just want to be left alone these days. I used to love being around people, why am I like this now?? Is this a withdrawal symptom?

[[We...]]

Absolutely, one of the top symptoms. I haven't been out of the house in two weeks.

[[bo...]]

I feel the exact same way. No energy but to work and be at home. And even when I'm at home I feel mad and exhausted the whole time.

 

I used to be the guy who put big plans together with groups of friends but now I could care less. I even moved back to my hometown six months ago but I'm sort of like what's the point in reaching out to old friends. I either feel too tired or know I will only talk about withdrawal.

[[pi...]]

Yes and Yes!

 

I had a very busy life, playing tennis several days a week, getting together with friends, living a full life.

 

During withdrawal I was the 'queen' of cancellations because I never knew how I would feel. I had to miss a lot of important events and basically withdrew from a lot.

 

This didn't last.  With time I got out more and more and started to engage with people again.  It took at while but it got a lot better. 

 

Benzo withdrawal is taxing, on the mind and body. Listen to your body and do what is comfortable. The rest will come back in time.

 

pianogirl 

[[Su...]]

Thanks for your replies. I really only have a few friends that have stayed around while I’ve been so sick, they are understanding, but a part of me feels guilty for never seeing them. I do have to listen to my body though, I’ve learned that if you force yourself to do things when you’re not up to it you just end up feeling 10 times worse.

[[RS...]]

I have always been somewhat of a loner, and need more time alone than with people.  But I have become even more of a loner lately.  The Ativan helped me want to go out, well it calmed my social anxiety.

 

Luckily I came down with a sinus infection a couple of weeks ago and so I was able to work from home.  Spent an entire week inside the house...didn’t even want to look out the window.

 

Now I have a little more motivation, but still gotta force myself to do something social.

 

Good luck.

[[Me...]]

Absolutely, one of the top symptoms. I haven't been out of the house in two weeks.

 

This sounds like heaven. I enjoy staying inside now

[[Tr...]]

Withdrawal is hard, it’s okay to feel the way you do. I think from the responses most if not all of us feel like you do. I have stopped all engagements, haven’t been out to a social setting in a while. I don’t speak to my friends much either, I just don’t have the energy for it. It’s okay. It will pass and life will become normal again.

 

I haven’t been to work in 4 months and I’m meant to go back this month. Is anyone working and how are they managing? I have a busy stressful job and going back is daunting, I don’t feel ready, I’m still sore but having been away so long is becoming a problem. A part of me is thinking of quitting my job. I don’t know how I will be able to go back although they have agreed I can slowly ramp up.

[[dj...]]

I think it’s a symptom of other BW symptoms: anxiety, fatigue, depression.  At work, I don’t even want to pick up the phone and call people because it feels too exhausting.  Seeing friends and socializing feels exhausting too.  If people know you are naturally social, they should understand if you’re suddenly not and the only thing that changed was getting off a benzo. 

[[bl...]]

I find talking  ppl is  a good distraction for me!