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Originally Posted by Jane
Withdrawing from social situations isn't abnormal because it's not socially acceptable. It's abnormal because it's not normal. Humans are social creatures; we cease to thrive without constant human contact. It's not about being acceptable or not, that's what we are... and to withdraw completely is counterproductive to living a fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Abnormal behavior is defined by what is not socially acceptable. It's not socially acceptable to withdraw from social situations because, yes, humans are social creatures. It's the same thing. It's abnormal because it is not socially acceptable.