Therapy is the best thing you can do for this. I alienate myself from ppl so I don't have to care what they think of me. The bad thing is this includes my family as well. And honestly, deep down, I think it is because I don't feel accepted as I am. I stand out physically and emotionally and I love not being "part of the crowd". Although at times it does make it harder and lonelier for me. I just want ppl in my life that accept me as I am and well I don't conform soooo . . .