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Starting to self-isolate to reduce harm to other people
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I am in a very similar position in my life. I've isolated myself from almost everyone in my life. I want people to be happy and fulfilled in their lives and I don't want to ruin that by being involved. I used to be much more outgoing and had a group of friends. But, I'm now realizing how bad of friend I always was. And now, it's just too late to reconnect with anyone.
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@amos86 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.
Would you like to reconnect with your friends and family? It will involve placing yourself in a vulnerable spot, and reaching out to them. I think we all go through periods in our lives where we don't always act as nicely as we could, and later on we realize how harmful that might have been to ourselves and our relationships.
Personally, I don't think it is ever too late. 'in my own personal experience, I reconnected with two family members after decades of being apart. Best thing I ever did, making myself reach out with the olive branch! It took work on myself, and understanding how I would need to change. Do you think this is something you might like to try?
Ginger