Open Post on the Lonliness of the Magical/Esoteric Path

[causticus]

General discussion thread for how to deal with the loneliness issues that tend to creep up as one advances further down this path. The usual etiquette of Ecosphian discussions apply here.

Comments

[leahkiser]

Ah, imposter syndrome. I can definitely relate to that.

To be fair, one of my kids had adhd and bounced off the wall all day as a child (and thankfully outgrew it as an adult), and one young adult with anxiety issues that has never abated, and my husband has no social life other than Facebook even before covid. Even as a grade school and high school student I never really made lots of friends, so all of us may have some sort of anti social wiring. My grandmother in her old age would never leave her house, lol. I don't think I'll ever be that bad - at least I hope not!

As for distance, I've found when you or they move away, it's not much better than trying to have a long distance love interest. It doesn't really work great. I empathize with you on that, too.

[the_copper_dragon]

Got ADD/ADHD myself though i was diagnosed as an adult. I dont think people outgrow ADHD/ADD, they just learned how to cope with certain issues they have in a healthier manner earlier in life to where it doesnt conflict with their adult lives, not as much at least.

[leahkiser]

You may be right. At 34 there are a lot more skills than, say, 10 or 12. But honestly, I think a lot of the energy got redirected to the online games they play.