Why do I have no desire to socialize?

Why do I have no desire to socialize?

Schizophrenia. In schizophrenia, asociality is one of the main 5 "negative symptoms", the others being avolition, anhedonia, reduced affect and alogia. Due to a lack of desire to form relationships, social withdrawal is common in people with schizophrenia.

Is it OK to not want to socialize?

As long as it's not some stressful reason, then just do how you feel. And that's perfectly FINE. Life is about YOU being peacefully happy so you can enjoy good experiences every day, do things that are about YOU. ALL people have the desire to have alone-time sometimes, some a longer time, some a short time.

What happens if you don’t socialize?

Social connections are important to happiness, health, and overall feelings of connectivity to society. Lack of these connections can lead to isolation, decreased self-esteem, and shorter lifespan. The negative effects of loneliness can start to set in within just over one day of not socializing.