People Are Sharing 40 Completely Healthy Behaviors That They Get Shamed For By Others

Maybe it's a Scandinavian thing, but I've never had an adult express that I'm odd for spending the majority of my time alone. Mostly they express envy.

I love taking nature walks and hikes by myself sometimes. I honestly find them very meditative and renewing. I do enjoy and love hanging out with my friends, family, and colleagues, but also love spending time by myself in nature-- it doesn't mean that I am sad or lonely. I also love going to the museum myself as I actually have time to fully take in the art and my surrounding without rushing or worrying about boring other people.

Oh, yes. Sometimes I like to go to the cinema or to the restaurant alone, or just go for a walk listening to music in my earphones. A lot of people think I'm a psycho because of it.

I've been alone for nine years, ever since my husband died. I never feel lonely. I love my independence.

I hate it if I can't spend time for my self... I need it. I'm not introvert, i'm very social, but I also need time alone...

On the opposite end, I've been judged for taking medication for anxiety. Anxiety and depression are common to have for people with epilepsy (which I have). I take a daily med for anxiety and two different emergency medications for anxiety attacks and panic attacks. People have told me to be rational, stay calm, take deep breaths, don't think about it, etc and it should just go away! I've been told not to take medication for anxiety, so I understand where you're coming from. I do what I can, but it's not something I can control like you can't control your depression. ((Hugs))

I have lost all patience with these people and shut them down right outta the gate. "You're not my doctor, you don't live with it, kindly shut the f**k up."

Yup. I personally find the side effects to be a dealbreaker, but these people never actually know what the side effects are; they just assume based on stereotypes.

If only people would have an attitude of thinking about other people's well being instead of themselves then, perhaps, the world might be a better place.

I'm now on stuff that keeps me calm cuz my anxiety and OCD. And ppl do judge. Some even called me a drug addict.

I've always known that I didn't want to be a mother, and even if I did I wouldn't risk it because of the many cases of bipolar disorder in my family.

This kind of thinking needs to change ASAP. No one should be ashamed for deciding not to have kids. In fact, I respect you so much more for knowing what you want rather than having them when you don’t want them, which is what a lot of people do.

As I always said: 'This curse will die with me.'

“I don't want to bring a new child into this world” is also a good reason. You don't owe any children to the world.

It's OK to have children, it is also ok to not want or have children. It's ok to want to be by yourself or be with a partner and thoroughly enjoy your life. I can understand ones parents wanting grandchildren but ultimately they should be happy understanding and supportive with whatever their children decide for their body and their life. Side note I want to send my love to those who do want kids and cannot have them. I feel like they get a lot of crap too.

I'm happy to go to the theatre, cinema or concert by myself - I have done so many times. However I find eating alone in a restaurant a lot more difficult - only done it a couple of times on business trips, but would rather just grab a sandwich to take to the hotel room. It shouldn't be that uncomfortable - many many people eat alone, especially if travelling for business. I'm not sure why I find restaurants more difficult to be alone than theatres etc.

Do it all the time. I do not need company to enjoy a meal, a movie or a concert. In fact I often enjoy it more when I am not concerned with what another person thinks.

I have gone to all those events with oafish boors too many times in my life. They pissed me off by totally ruining all those concerts, plays, and movies that I was enjoying—-some of which were once in a lifetime events. I now prefer to just go by myself, unless I know for sure the person with me loves them as much as I do, and won’t ruin the experience by being an asshole.

I am thought of as a loser for this. I suffer from anxiety and often cannot handle being around people. So I do things alone. People look at me like a friendless loser. They can be cruel.

I just went on a cruise by myself so that I could 100% do whatever I wanted. I didn’t have to share a cabin or coordinate with anyone. I did what I want when I wanted. I’m very social. Made a ton of Friends and I could tell they didn’t understand how I’m not a loner and I’m social and I’m choosing to have gone alone and not with my kids boyfriend or friends. It was intentional and honestly the best trip I’ve ever had. I had zero commitments. I didn’t have to compromise. It was relaxation at its fullest. People Would say wow I wish I could do that. Why can’t you? Afraid someone will think it’s odd you’re alone like something must be wrong w you. That sounds like their problem. You do what you want to do it’s your life and your happiness to be had.

Oh Oh and doing something you love and not making it your entire career!

And you never have to get good at it if you don't want to! I can play a few songs on the ukulele badly and that's enough for me :D

I really can't carry a tune, but I love singin along to the radio, it makes me happy 😄

Yes!!! Just enjoy it!!! I started drawing for fun. No judgment, just enjoying the lines and colors and it has been amazing.

I enjoy painting soooo much but I suck at it. I still paint.

Being a fat person anywhere.

I'm 60, obese, and have bad knees. I just started going to a gym for the first time .A couple of young men were smirking at me while I was on the elliptical. I went to them and asked them if they give 100% at the gym. They said they did. I told them I do, too, and their 100% is no different than my 100%. I could tell they had never looked at it that way. They are my biggest cheerleaders now!

I've been going to gyms regularly for 35+ years and have never seen anyone get bullied or shamed. If anything, they get nice comments about how hard they're working and any improvements they've made.

No shame in bettering yourself. I'm sure many of the "fit" people where bigger when they started too.

Yo, if you're at the gym mocking bigger people and taking photos to show your friends... I will not hesitate to punch you in the tit or in the d**k... encourage them at the very least... but better yet, mind your own fucken business! I hate that s**t. How can you mock someone who is only trying to better themselves! I think it's motivating!

Im not talking to my self. Im having a staff meeting xD

I find that saying something outloud to myself helps to make the thought or idea much more clear and easier to understand. I do it all the time.

My boss and I sit across a cube wall from each other. We both talk to ourselves, and sometimes answer each other...

The good thing about technology these days is I can have a full conversation with myself while driving and people will just think I'm on the phone. I find I can solve a lot of problems, work out a lot of challenges on my commute.

Helps me to focus on what I'm doing...