Wishing for Solitude and Connection

I get that. It can be really tough to want to be alone and rest - safe from the world - and also feel that distance from others. Chances are, there are more people who miss you than you think. Have you considered that the feeling of wishing others missed you is actually just loneliness? Perhaps you feel lonely and are wishing that others would reach out to you? I don't know you or your situation, but that is usually what that means when I feel the "why does no one miss me" feeling. There are things we can do to try to get the best of both worlds - peaceful retreat AND soothing socializing. That might look like inviting a friend over to do homework together (if you're in school), or to just spend time in the same room doing your own separate activities.