10 Sad Signs You’re Becoming A Recluse
Avoiding Social Interactions You consistently avoid social gatherings, parties, and even casual meetups with friends and family, preferring to stay alone.
Declining Invitations You frequently decline invitations to social events or activities, often making excuses or simply not responding at all.
Lack of Motivation You feel a persistent lack of motivation to engage in activities you once enjoyed, such as hobbies, sports, or social outings.
Neglecting Relationships You stop reaching out to friends and family, and when they try to contact you, you respond minimally or not at all.
Staying Indoors You spend most of your time indoors, rarely venturing outside unless absolutely necessary, such as for groceries or work.
Emotional Numbness You start feeling emotionally numb, detached, or indifferent to things that used to evoke strong feelings, whether positive or negative.
Increased Screen Time You spend an excessive amount of time on screens, such as watching TV, playing video games, or browsing the internet, as a way to escape reality.
Neglecting Personal Care You begin to neglect personal hygiene and self-care routines, such as showering, grooming, or dressing appropriately.
Sleep Irregularities Your sleep patterns become erratic, with excessive sleeping, insomnia, or staying in bed for most of the day.
Feeling Overwhelmed by Social Situations When you do have to interact with others, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed, leading to further avoidance of social contact.