hi hunterisgroovy
you are not alone. i dont like people either. lol...it isnt that i dont like them, it just seems easier to not be around them. i dont have many relationships because it seems to take so much energy to maintain them and i dont seem to have that energy. i like the idea of having friends, i just dont pick up the phone to talk to them and i actually feel offended when my phone rings. like someone is violating my space. if people want to be friends with me, they pretty much have to stay in touch with me or there isnt much or a relationship. i will return calls, texts, emails but i dont initiate them. i live alone, i never leave my apt, i dont even like to get my mail or take my trash out for fear of having to talk to someone. it is sad because i dont even have a connection to my children. i was baffled that they still stayed in touch with me after they left home. i tested as having the traits of schizoid personality disorder which would explain why i have difficulty connecting with people. my phd also thinks it can be because of my ptsd. it is something i am working on and trying to open up more to others. welcome to psych central. you will find we have several forums where you can post about your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome