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DougNg

The video doesn't show but I can attest that since I started to work alone:

my blood pressure is finally down to a normal level
I've stopped grinding my teeth when I sleep
my overall mood has improved
my kitchen appliances have remained dent free

So whatever Dr. Murthy had to say, I'm pretty much going to ignore it.

Chris

I routinely go an entire week without saying more than a simple "Hello" to anyone except my wife, and that's including work as well…...

I can legitimately go days without even seeing a co-worker, much less speaking to one.

UnTucked

@Chris:

@UnTucked:

I routinely go an entire week without saying more than a simple "Hello" to anyone except my wife, and that's including work as well…...

I can legitimately go days without even seeing a co-worker, much less speaking to one.

Whoa… that might be a bit much for me.

I prefer my "alone" in the general vicinity of other humans, I just don't want to have to interact with those other humans.

Example:
We've stopped going to our favorite Thai restaurant because we became regulars, so the owner and his wife always want to chat with us for like 5mins before taking our order… As delicious as the food is, it's still not worth those 5 awkward minutes to me.

Seul

@UnTucked:

As delicious as the food is, it's still not worth those 5 awkward minutes to me.

That's just common sense.

Matty123

This conversation actually proves the possible truth in @mclaincausey post. A group of self proclaimed reclusiive people talking to each other about their not needing or wanting to talk to people. It’s ok guys. You all want and need love and I love you all 🥰

Seul

Piss off.

UnTucked

@Seul:

@UnTucked:

As delicious as the food is, it's still not worth those 5 awkward minutes to me.

That's just common sense.

I forgot to mention the 25% "You guys come here all the time" discount…..

But thanks for making me feel less dick-ish, lol

Matty123

@Seul:

Piss off.

The truth is often met with anger. You can’t stop this love fest.

louisbosco

and then there's me, who can't seem to shut the fuck up ever since i learnt to speak…

my school report cards always seem to say

"Louis is a great student. He just needs to talk less and listen more" or "paying more attention in class would make him excel further" or "good student but needs to learn to know the right time to speak"

Chris

@Seul:

@UnTucked:

As delicious as the food is, it's still not worth those 5 awkward minutes to me.

That's just common sense.

Agreed.

And I've done the same thing at a couple of area restaurants and the convenience store by my office.

Filthy2123ozjunkie

I found this awesome channel of mostly old US military propaganda style videos on YouTube last night. There old videos on etiquette, boiler design, old cars, top secret jets, and other declassified propaganda and military training films.

https://www.youtube.com/user/webdev17

One of the cool videos I saw:

Depending on what country you're in, some of the videos may be considered NSFW.

mikebarhoot

@Seul:

Piss off.

Ditto and i like the way you think!

mclaincausey

@DougNg:

The video doesn't show but I can attest that since I started to work alone:

my blood pressure is finally down to a normal level

I've stopped grinding my teeth when I sleep

my overall mood has improved

my kitchen appliances have remained dent free

So whatever Dr. Murthy had to say, I'm pretty much going to ignore it.

I don't work alone, but I do for the first time work remotely. I was worried about the transition, but in the end working from home is awesome. The dog time alone is good for my mental health. I have not yet stopped grinding my damn teeth though. I'm prepared for a lecture and an attempted sale of a $1k dental guard this afternoon at the dentist.

Seul

Tell the dentist to piss off.

manufc10

I think it's important to point out that there's a distinction between being alone and being lonely. Everyone needs their alone time and there is nothing wrong with that as long as you are happy and it doesn't reach the point of loneliness. For me it's about having a balance like almost everything else in life. Sometimes I hate people and just want my alone time, other times I need my healthy doses of social interaction.

I do believe that feeling lonely and isolated can definitely impact your mental and physical health though. The argument that keeping prison inmates in solitary confinement for extended periods of time is inhumane and can have a negative impact on ones mental and physical health has been backed up by studies on animals and humans.
In one of the few (if not the only) studies on solitary confinement where human subjects were used not not one of the subjects lasted longer than seven days before they had to stop.

To put it simply, it quite literally can make you "crazy".

Chap

@mclaincausey:

@DougNg:

The video doesn't show but I can attest that since I started to work alone:

my blood pressure is finally down to a normal level

I've stopped grinding my teeth when I sleep

my overall mood has improved

my kitchen appliances have remained dent free

So whatever Dr. Murthy had to say, I'm pretty much going to ignore it.

I don't work alone, but I do for the first time work remotely. I was worried about the transition, but in the end working from home is awesome. The dog time alone is good for my mental health. I have not yet stopped grinding my damn teeth though. I'm prepared for a lecture and an attempted sale of a $1k dental guard this afternoon at the dentist.

1000 USD for a dental guard ??? Made of Gold? @Seul:

Tell the dentist to piss off.

gaseousclay

@manufc10:

I think it's important to point out that there's a distinction between being alone and being lonely. Everyone needs their alone time and there is nothing wrong with that as long as you are happy and it doesn't reach the point of loneliness.

My feelings exactly. I think, too, that one's upbringing and life experiences can determine how we interact socially. I grew up around a bunch of a-holes, so i'm perfectly content being alone. The only person I spend time with is my son, but as he gets older he'll have his own life, and i'm fine with that too. It's funny because my son is an extrovert, a trait he gets from his mom. He thrives on socialising with other kids and he's very outgoing, whereas, i'm an introvert and am usually the quiet one in the room.

DougNg

$1000 is about right. I think mine was even more than that before insurance.

mikebarhoot

@mclaincausey:

@DougNg:

The video doesn't show but I can attest that since I started to work alone:

my blood pressure is finally down to a normal level

I've stopped grinding my teeth when I sleep

my overall mood has improved

my kitchen appliances have remained dent free

So whatever Dr. Murthy had to say, I'm pretty much going to ignore it.

I don't work alone, but I do for the first time work remotely. I was worried about the transition, but in the end working from home is awesome. The dog time alone is good for my mental health. I have not yet stopped grinding my damn teeth though. I'm prepared for a lecture and an attempted sale of a $1k dental guard this afternoon at the dentist.

Academy or any sports store. Football mouth guard. ~$12. Chop the end that goes to face mask off or get one w out that piece. Been using them for grinding teeth ~30 years. May take you a few “styles” to figure out which one you cant chomp through.

steelworker

@mikebarhoot:

@Seul:

Piss off.

Ditto and i like the way you think!

you're both shite. Especially you, you filthy dirty rotten Belgian whacko.

Wait, did I say whacko? I meant jerkoff. Sorry for any confusion.

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