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So

[(Anonymous)]

what is a normal/healthy period of time to go without leaving your apartment/interacting with a person face to face?

Re: So

[(Anonymous)]

I think it depends on the person. But I'd say if it's been a very long time - say, three months - it's unhealthy.

Re: So

[(Anonymous)]

I think most people go out daily or close to it? I'm not entirely sure because I work from home and I'm very reclusive and don't live alone, so it all combines to mean I could go weeks or even months without setting foot in public or seeing anyone other than my SO. I make myself go out every week day because isolation makes my depression worse, and I try to join my SO for things like shopping at the weekends, but can only do it sometimes because shops are so crowded then :(

Re: So

[dancingmouse]

It varies from person to person.

I'd say, if it goes for longer than what's "normal" for you, then it may start becoming a problem.

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[shortysc22]

For me, any more than 3 days is absolutely crazy. I can't be alone that long, but I know I'm an extreme case. It definitely depends on the person, but I also grew up surrounded by people at all times and work in a really social environment.

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[diet_poison]

I think that varies from person to person

One day in isolation is about as much as I can handle (and even then I don't like it). For others, probably a week or two would be okay, or somewhere in between. More than that probably isn't really good for anyone.

I was snowed in once for three days at the start of a semester. At first it was amazing because I didn't have to go to class, and could do whatever i wanted without feeling guilty, and my roommate hadn't gotten to town yet, but on the third day I was just stir-crazy. I was actually looking forward to class at that point because i was so isolated, and I hATED college classes.

Re: So

[(Anonymous)]

If you're worrying about it, it's probably too long.

Re: So

[(Anonymous)]

"normal" is probably two days, a weekend. most people work with people face to face. healthy is another standard altogether.

Re: So

[(Anonymous)]

I believe that it really depends on the person.

For example, my younger brother just can't deal without having at least somebody else with him all the time. The more people, the merrier. He just can't get enough!

Me, I'm the exact opposite. I do my best work and enjoy myself most when I'm alone. I've had weeks where the only live human interaction I get is the cashier at the grocery store, and that's more than enough for me. If I could, I'd become a good, old-fashioned hermit. But that's not really an option for me with my health issues. ;)

Re: So

[(Anonymous)]

I can't go for more than a day or two without going outside or I start to go crazy. Even if I don't have any specific plans, I just need to get out of the house and go somewhere, even if it's just to Starbucks or something.

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[supermanda]

Depends on many things, for sure. I personally could go an entire week by myself and feel great, depending on what kind of week I had before. But sometimes I can't even go three days with just myself.

Up to the individual to be able to recognize what they need to keep themselves balanced.

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[dethtoll]

Depending on what I need to do, I go out between two to three times a week. If I don't go out for more than two weeks it's because I'm sick or my foot's blown up.

Re: So

[(Anonymous)]

If you have to ask, it's been too long.

But the good thing is, even the most simple interactions count, mental health wise. Cashier at a shop, boom interaction with another human being; the postman, boom interaction; talking a few minutes with your neighbour, boom interaction etc. It doesn't necessarily have to a 6 hour heart-to-heart with your closest friend or your mother.