i wish i were alone right now

[knowbody0]

i am craving silence

[HEAVYHEART]

1. Why?

Why are you craving silence?

[knowbody0]

2. im not sure

usually when the house fills with friends and family, the energy is good for me, but last night i felt way too large for my own skin. it was like a panic attack. thanks for asking heavy heart.

[Gryffindor_Bookworm]

3. God, I know just what you mean.

I am about to head of for the Christmas rendezvous with my family. I *adore* my family. I love them all. I am the only person in America from a very functional family, it seems at times. I have nearly a dozen nieces and nephews, and I love them all. My dad, my brothers -- they're all awesome.

But I guarantee within four hours I'll be jumping out of my skin.

Too much. It's all too much.

Luckily, they're used to my oddness and no one will care when I wander off alone to take a walk.

[knowbody0]

4. you are blessed

and so am i. surrounded by love. my need for solitude is as great as my need for sleep
happy happy joy joy

[HEAVYHEART]

7. Geez

I can't believe I just now saw your post! Sorry for just now responding. I know exactly what you mean by feeling like you're having a panic attack. I totally understand.

[LWolf]

5. I am enjoying silence.

I'm getting ready to disconnect the phone for the night; I had a busy, productive day, came home to a rash of phone calls, family members needing my attention to listen to all of their issues, and it is finally quiet. I'm turning off the phone, leaving the tv and stereo off, and curling up with a good book.

A certain amount of daily silent time is essential for peace of mind.

[flaminbats]

6. your wish is hereby granted...

all you need is one humble post from me, and everybody will avoid this thread like the Plague!