Sitting alone when you are an introvert allows for restorative quiet. Dissociation is for when you are not able to be alone but need to mentally 'check out'. I am 51 years old and suspect that I'm autistic and these two activities have served me well in this loud, mentally painful life.
Xmas is easy a pie around here. Hubby and I are over 50 and we detest the captalistic, pseudo-xtian excuse to purchase and wrap shit that ends up in landfill. Our dog gets plenty of attention, we play video games all day and eat like kings. No Covid risks. Quiet, self-directed play all day.
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Sitting alone when you are an introvert allows for restorative quiet. Dissociation is for when you are not able to be alone but need to mentally 'check out'. I am 51 years old and suspect that I'm autistic and these two activities have served me well in this loud, mentally painful life.