Never liked working with other people

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the personal experiences and feelings related to working alone versus collaborating with others, particularly in academic settings. Participants explore themes of social anxiety, personal preferences, and societal perceptions of individual work styles.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a lifelong preference for working alone and discomfort around others while problem-solving.
  • Another participant suggests that this preference is normal and critiques societal pressures that pathologize individual work styles.
  • Some participants challenge the notion of normalcy, suggesting that typical behavior may differ from the original poster's experience.
  • A participant introduces the concept of social anxiety disorder, indicating that some individuals may experience significant distress in social situations, which could affect their work preferences.
  • There are references to personal anecdotes about sharing incorrect solutions, highlighting different attitudes towards collaboration and competition in academic environments.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether the preference for working alone is normal or indicative of a deeper issue. Multiple competing views on the nature of social interactions and their impact on work preferences remain present.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention the potential influence of social anxiety on work preferences, but this is not universally accepted or explored in depth. The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences without resolving the underlying issues.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in personal work styles, social anxiety, and the dynamics of collaboration in academic settings may find this discussion relevant.

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Ok I have been wondering about this. Since I was a little kid I have never liked working with other people. This continues up till today, the college days. Whenever I am working out a problem I don't like to be around other people, I always cover up my answers or my work--I just can't explain it.
 
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Sounds completely normal to me.

It's a shame that our society is so crooked that someone who prefers to work on their own should begin to feel like they have a mental issue.

Covering up your answers and work is a good practice. You're protecting yourself from people who wish to undermine the educational system and attain the same level of success as you, not by working as hard, but by leeching off of your talent.

Don't worry. One day, you'll come across some people that you can identify as hard-working and intelligent, and you won't mind being around them because there will be no questions about their integrity. Unfortunately, these people are few and far between nowadays.
 


I don't think it is that normal. Normal people just scribble things down incomprehensible to others...
 


completenoob said:
Ok I have been wondering about this. Since I was a little kid I have never liked working with other people. This continues up till today, the college days. Whenever I am working out a problem I don't like to be around other people, I always cover up my answers or my work--I just can't explain it.

I'm going to guess that you don't experience other people as "helping" but as "interfering". Does that sound right?
 


Focus said:
I don't think it is that normal. Normal people just scribble things down incomprehensible to others...

I used to write down wrong solutions and let everybody see them. :devil:
 


Some people experience social anxiety disorder or similar phobias - please see http://www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/AnxietyDisorders/SocialPhobia.asp .

If you feel that your fear of others is interfering with your quality of life, you may want to see a counselor found through your insurance company, or if indigent and in the U.S., through your community mental health center.

Someone very close to me has SAD. Phobias may be the most common classification of mental illness - and no fault.
 
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But, if you feel that your fear of others is based on them interfering with your quality of life, then carry on.
 


Tom Mattson said:
I used to write down wrong solutions and let everybody see them. :devil:

I used to write down what I thought were right solutions and let everybody see them and we all got them wrong:wink:
 

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