# Exposure to people is hard **URL:** \ **Category:** Health and Recovery\ **Created:** [April 2, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177 "2026-04-02T14:50:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tarnishedLotus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tarnishedlotus/32/9331_2.png) [@tarnishedLotus](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/tarnishedLotus)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/1 "2026-04-02T14:50:45Z")
Ive been out of the house around people for 3-4 hrs each time the last few days…sometimes multiple times aday. I am exhausted with it. I just want to chill but I have another eye doctor appointment today. They say it gets easier but I found myself almost in a ball yesterday lol its fine but I want a break. If it wasn’t soo serious..I would reschedule. I think I could have or can loose my left eyes vision…forum eye pressure fu cking it up. Anyways im gonna go and the people are nice but I just feel like a walking 💩 when im around people. My ocd called a lady an orangutan yesterday..it felt bad to be so mean … and i was the most un attractive person there 😅😐 I guess it will be ok.looking forward to a weekend without alot of interaction!!! ---
**Author:** ![Speedy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/speedy/32/145_2.png) [@Speedy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Speedy)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/2 "2026-04-02T14:56:21Z")
> [@tarnishedLotus](#): > > My ocd called a lady an orangutan Tell me you didn’t say that out loud? ---
**Author:** ![tarnishedLotus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tarnishedlotus/32/9331_2.png) [@tarnishedLotus](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/tarnishedLotus)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/3 "2026-04-02T15:14:40Z")
Come on bro…im fried not an ■■■■■■■ ---
**Author:** ![tarnishedLotus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tarnishedlotus/32/9331_2.png) [@tarnishedLotus](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/tarnishedLotus)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/4 "2026-04-02T15:18:05Z")
I just realized I say alot of ambiguous sh it 😅 i need to work on my communication skills . ---
**Author:** ![Speedy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/speedy/32/145_2.png) [@Speedy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Speedy)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/5 "2026-04-02T15:29:01Z")
Haha, ok. Yeah, it’s hard dealing with people. That’s why I tend to isolate. ---
**Author:** ![tarnishedLotus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tarnishedlotus/32/9331_2.png) [@tarnishedLotus](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/tarnishedLotus)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/6 "2026-04-02T15:33:00Z")
Same man..I feel like either im judging them or they are judging me. Alot of the forum isolates too ---
**Author:** ![Fisherman1992](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/fisherman1992/32/8077_2.png) [@Fisherman1992](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Fisherman1992)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/7 "2026-04-02T16:36:52Z")
Truthfully i had problems going out in public UNTIL i got on meds now i hope i see someone i recognize tbh Im lucky tho meds work My best advise is talk to a therapist and maybe get a med change but definitely get a therapist And good luck with the eye appointment ---
**Author:** ![2Waynez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/2waynez/32/176_2.png) [@2Waynez](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/2Waynez)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/8 "2026-04-02T20:46:43Z")
I called my dentist my arch nemesis because I was listening to the voices. I felt like a fool ---
**Author:** ![Lilyofthevalley](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/lilyofthevalley/32/52_2.png) [@Lilyofthevalley](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lilyofthevalley)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/9 "2026-04-02T21:50:33Z")
I get that. I like being with people but after a bit I need a break. I need quiet alone time each day. ---
**Author:** ![tarnishedLotus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tarnishedlotus/32/9331_2.png) [@tarnishedLotus](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/tarnishedLotus)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 12:53am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/10 "2026-04-03T00:53:48Z")
To her face ? ---
**Author:** ![2Waynez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/2waynez/32/176_2.png) [@2Waynez](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/2Waynez)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/11 "2026-04-03T01:14:09Z")
Yes I felt like a fool. I’ve read so many books but every once and awhile schizophrenia shows it’s hold on me ---
**Author:** ![tarnishedLotus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tarnishedlotus/32/9331_2.png) [@tarnishedLotus](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/tarnishedLotus)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/12 "2026-04-03T18:33:14Z")
Well after an entire week of being around people I am stuck around bunch of people at home. The landscaping people are doing works and its peoole all around my house. Im tapped out lol ---
**Author:** ![Turtle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/turtle/32/13016_2.png) [@Turtle](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Turtle)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/13 "2026-04-03T22:49:43Z")
I called my Dr private number and asked was he mad at me lol ---
**Author:** ![tarnishedLotus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tarnishedlotus/32/9331_2.png) [@tarnishedLotus](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/tarnishedLotus)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/14 "2026-04-03T22:55:42Z")
My doc was soo kind to me. I thought i was gonna loose my eye ---
**Author:** ![Turtle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/turtle/32/13016_2.png) [@Turtle](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Turtle)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/15 "2026-04-03T22:58:15Z")
I told my GMA preacher ppl were after me. ---
**Author:** ![tarnishedLotus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tarnishedlotus/32/9331_2.png) [@tarnishedLotus](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/tarnishedLotus)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/16 "2026-04-03T22:59:07Z")
GMA? Whats that ---
**Author:** ![Turtle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/turtle/32/13016_2.png) [@Turtle](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Turtle)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/17 "2026-04-03T22:59:48Z")
Grandma my bad ---
**Author:** ![tarnishedLotus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tarnishedlotus/32/9331_2.png) [@tarnishedLotus](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/tarnishedLotus)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/18 "2026-04-03T23:00:23Z")
People are actually after me…. They hate my ass lol ---
**Author:** ![Turtle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/turtle/32/13016_2.png) [@Turtle](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Turtle)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/19 "2026-04-03T23:00:53Z")
I’m in the same boat ---
**Author:** ![Batik21](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/batik21/32/12655_2.png) [@Batik21](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Batik21)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177/20 "2026-06-09T16:29:40Z")
@Turtle I have had this same psychologist for over ten years and when I was first seeing her I told her I had a psychiatrist refuse to see me anymore because I was too difficult and complicated. At that time, she promised me she’d never do that. But still I’m sure at least ten times I’ve texted her over the years and asked if she hated me or was mad at me or thought I was ugly. And she has handled it with the best grace and charm. She reassures me. A good professional will know it’s part of the illness that’s all I meant to say [Next page](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/exposure-to-people-is-hard/4177.md?page=2)