Any Introverts around here? Do you face issues in everyday life due to being an Introvert?

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Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

Hi, fellow introvert here~

Not anymore compared to when I was younger, but that's mostly because over the years, I've conditioned myself to appear extroverted (or the appropriate term, ambivert) in order to thrive, specifically in work and social settings. How? Fake it.

Speak, keep it simple and casual, and either the conversation will flow naturally... or it taper off and you move on. And once I'm by myself, or back at home? I'm basically a hermit: I love silence and being left alone. I can do DAYS without talking to anyone or social interactions. I use the weekends to recharge from having to talk at work Monday through Friday.

People don't believe I'm introverted at all, at least people that work with me. But that's because after watching others, and reading books over the years, it seems like people that are "quiet" in the workplace get overlooked, ignored, taken advantage of, given more work, or treated like crap because everyone assumes they're timid and meek. Or on the other spectrum... rude and antisocial... because they don't talk much.

Ms_Facesitter · Accepted Answer

I am but I am not scared to say my mind. But in big groups I have trouble speaking, even when I know them well so I try to work on being more talkative and have been hitting up strangers where ever I go.
I hope that through that I will develop the skill to know what to say whenever I want, even. in groups

TheVigilantOne · Accepted Answer

I’m introverted, I suffer with social anxiety so I’d rather be alone, I find people to be annoying and to much for me, I get exhausted with even one person, I grew up in an abusive household so I think it might have stemmed from there but I’m not 100% sure, sometimes I want to be more friendly but then I remember that some people are toxic and will end up hurting me so I don’t bother I just keep myself to myself.

lightbulb27 · Accepted Answer

yes so do extroverts.

introverts create their world. I learned to be an outgoing introvert... at times! Christ changed my heart so I was interested in and cared about other people... or maybe it's that he freed my heart from the pains of early life. either way, that was the start...

LazerBean · Answer

No, I don't. Being an introvert just means that being around a lot of people for long periods of time drains you, as opposed to extroverts who gain energy from being around people. Being an introvert does not automatically equate to being socially inadequate, which is something that plenty of extroverts struggle with as well.

Googlemyahoo · Answer

Issues no because after awhile you learn not to care about pointless conversations and relationships that are a waste of time. I refer to people who are extroverted as herd species. They require constant adulation & attention from people to get through their day. I don’t care about your fucking weekend or what the score was of the game lastnight.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

I learned to manage. The most difficult thing is making friends and maintaining friendships. Too few people really understand introversion and fewer still can relate. So most people just assume we’re selfish or antisocial.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Depends, I find interacting with stupid people draining, but interacting with smart people (who also share my interests) is a joy.

Guardian45 · Answer

INTJ here, but at work I have to fake being an Extrovert, which is exhausting. Everyday after work and every weekend, I need quiet, alone time to recharge my batteries. I DON'T usually talk on the phone outside of work.

BlueScorpio · Answer

Sorta? I tend to have a little bit of anxiety around people but nothing too bad.

whirled_up_girl · Answer

I managed to stay busy enough that I don't notice it too much.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

I think I avoid more issues than an extrovert. Ever listen to one of them talk about all the drama going on in their life? They do it to themselves.

Jay3344 · Answer

For me, sometimes I don’t want to go to stores. But that’s also just being lazy. Like I don’t want to go grocery shopping because it’s usually pretty busy but also I’m not always stoked to get a cart full of food

OddBeMe · Answer

I learned to act at a young age and now as a business owner I have to network. Both abilities have helped overcome impediments.

Rockstarrrrr · Answer

Well some people assume you're arrogant when you're quiet and don't talk or initiate much... also it can be very hard when two introverts are trying to know each other lol...

BCRanger10 · Answer

I'm an introvert. I don't know what these "issues" are that you're talking about.

ZenJen444 · Answer

I am an introvert but i know when to turn the introvert switch off and in.

shortster · Answer

Yes, forming and maintaining relationships are difficult.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

I'm an introvert but i dont. That's because I know how to not care.

CoolCatMar1 · Answer

I am an ambivert

AsaKyo · Answer

I'm more like an ambivert, but I guess

Cubus · Answer

I am an introvert

jimmy2 · Answer

Nope sit on my ass watching movies and stuff

Anonymous · Answer

I have no friends

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