I feel similar. I had been winding down for a while but this winter I decided enough of the toxic effect others have on me. I took 60 people off my Facebook page now I just have people I don't see often. I try to keep my door closed at work. I only do what I want to. I don't join groups, go out after work, go to events. One question on everything I do.. do I want this.

Shocking to say I have learned a lot and never been happier. I used to have *a experience* and want to tell a friend. Usually I would expect a great reaction but if it was exciting to me... nothing over there. Usually less that a nod. Now when something happens to me... knowing there is no one to tell.. I enjoy the moment for me.

I find not talking to people leads to a lot less emotional wear and tear. A few weeks back I ran into a former co worker on the street. I had made him a Facebook friend and out of NO place he tells me that I am *paraphrasing here--* funny and not at all the ***** that everyone thinks I am. You know.. we had a two second conversation and you insulted me. I defriended him. But that kind of thing happens a lot to me... and by not talking to people I can avoid all the little insults.

I am still having some issues at work.. but so many people who wanted to be my friend only wanted to to so they could have a co gossip or literally someone to use. SOOOO much time has been restored to me when I am not forced to deal with their gossip. I have thrown that into me.. just me... and investigated my health and investments.

Of course I want to talk to people sometimes and I come here or other boards.. but I find that is all that I need.