• Drained from being in big groups? Prefer to stay alone? - Introversion
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Introversion If a crowded cocktail party feels like a holding cell to you, even as you gamely keep up your end of the chatter, chances are you're an introvert. Introverts are drained by social encounters and energized by solitary, often creative pursuits. Their disposition is frequently misconstrued as shyness, social phobia or even avoidant personality disorder, but many introverts socialize easily; they just strongly prefer not to. In fact, the self-styled introvert can be more empathic and interpersonally connected than his or her outgoing counterparts. The line between introversion and lonely loners gets blurry, however, as some introverts do wish they could break out of their shell. ---------- I am an introvert. And, like my fellow introverts, I am sorely misunderstood. Common wisdom says that America is a nation of extroverts and here, introversion is stigmatized. Parents worry about children who would rather play alone in their rooms than join the gang in the playground. Bookish teenagers are exhorted to break out of their shells. Adults are chastised if they would rather work alone than as team players. Phooey. I'm not shy, socially awkward or in any way (that I know of) socially inept. I don't hate people, I'm not unfriendly, I'm not stuck up, and I am perfectly capable of carrying on a conversation. I can even speak in public and do so fairly often. To meet me, you might think I'm extroverted. But the difference between extroverts and introverts is not that the former are good at socializing and the latter aren't. It's that extroverts are outwardly focused and draw energy from social interactions while introverts are inwardly focused and drained by interactions. That describes me perfectly. But a lot of people don't understand this. I have been shamed many times for my loathing for the telephone (not uncommon for introverts), for my reliance on online interaction (ditto), and for my desire to leave parties shortly after arriving. We introverts often try to push against our nature, having bought into the myth that extroversion is better and that it's the American way. But neither introversion nor extroversion are the "right" way to be. They're just different. And here in this blog, we are going to bust through extroversion bias. We will embrace our our introversion, celebrate it, learn more about it, and share strategies for living fulfilled, happy lives as introverts. Because, fellow introverts, it's time we stop pretending and apologizing, Sure, we can present an extroverted face to the world when necessary, but it takes a toll on us in private. And I say it's time to embrace our nature and start defending our case. Quietly. Source [url]http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-introverts-corner/200908/introverts-unite-quietly[/url]
I guess I am.
Have you just learnt what Introverts and Extroverts are at school or something?
I am introverted. That is all.
Well I'd rather be at a party than not be at a party so I guess I'm not an introvert.
Work in retail/sales for a little bit and you get over this [i]fast[/i].
I came in here expecting a thread about the great indie dev and was instead greeted with some guy ranting about how he has no mates.
I've always wondered what the name is for this. I am an introvert, always been.
I am introverted. I think nearly everyone on Facepunch will be to an extent - that's why we talk to internet people rather than our friends.
i guess i'm an introvert!!!!
I'm an extrovert, I hate not being with people.
I am an introvert as well. I arrive at parties and then I leave about ten minutes later. I have this feeling of, who honestly wants me here and what's in it for me? Sometimes my friends call me antisocial and I rebuttal with, "Are you playing WoW right now?"
Wow, and I thought extroverts were more common. After having a walk around my school, smiling and talking to everyone I see, I feel like nothing can ruin my day. I thrive on social interaction. My parents hate it because I'm never home. The only reason I'm on facepunch is because I used to be a huge nerd, back in middle school. Puberty changed me i think.
Well I guess I know what to call it now. I give that exact explanation of why I prefer to just chill by myself or in a very small group. I don't have issues socialising, I just don't want to.
you guys are wierd. Without me the party would be bland. And if it gets quiet, always start a fight club. Last time we got a guy passed out then he started crying as soon as he woke up. Fucking hilarious
I'm an extrovert, I can't stand just being all by myself.
I'm introvert, I prefer being alone.
I guess I'm an introvert then.
I guess I'm an introvert to some extent but I really enjoy being out with my friends. It's just strangers and family I hate being around
Being in large social gatherings gives me a massive headache. I'm 100% introvert.
I'm quite introverted. Going to the mall sickens me, being in large groups of people, without a subgroup of people I'm familiar with to fall back on, isolating, and I typically don't start conversation.
There's a nice little test here: [url]http://www.okcupid.com/tests/the-introvert-extrovert-test1[/url] And my result was : "Very Introverted"
Apparently I'm Quietly Extroverted according to that quiz, which sounds about right; I love being in extrovert situations but at the same time I can go off and be me and myself for a bit
I took that test, and I'm introvert extrovert.
I love going to places with lots of people. However when friends are over, after a while I pretty much can't wait for them to leave. It's weird.
Thread music: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-T63_DK8hc[/media] I consider myself an introvert, although I'm okay about it and mostly an optimistic guy.
This made me feel less alone, I am sick of my family making me feel like there is something wrong and blaming computer games for it. Thank you.
[QUOTE=Mkadeshkode;19175381]Introversion If a crowded cocktail party feels like a holding cell to you, even as you gamely keep up your end of the chatter, chances are you're an introvert. Introverts are drained by social encounters and energized by solitary, often creative pursuits. Their disposition is frequently misconstrued as shyness, social phobia or even avoidant personality disorder, but many introverts socialize easily; they just strongly prefer not to. In fact, the self-styled introvert can be more empathic and interpersonally connected than his or her outgoing counterparts. The line between introversion and lonely loners gets blurry, however, as some introverts do wish they could break out of their shell. ---------- I am an introvert. And, like my fellow introverts, I am sorely misunderstood. Common wisdom says that America is a nation of extroverts and here, introversion is stigmatized. Parents worry about [b]children who would rather play alone in their rooms than join the gang in the playground[/b]. Bookish teenagers are exhorted to break out of their shells. Adults are chastised if they would rather work alone than as team players. Phooey. I'm not shy, socially awkward or in any way (that I know of) socially inept. I don't hate people, I'm not unfriendly, I'm not stuck up, and I am perfectly capable of carrying on a conversation. I can even speak in public and do so fairly often. To meet me, you might think I'm extroverted. But the difference between extroverts and introverts is not that the former are good at socializing and the latter aren't. It's that extroverts are outwardly focused and draw energy from social interactions while introverts are inwardly focused and drained by interactions. That describes me perfectly. But a lot of people don't understand this. I have been shamed many times for my loathing for the telephone (not uncommon for introverts), for my reliance on online interaction (ditto), and for my desire to leave parties shortly after arriving. We introverts often try to push against our nature, having bought into the myth that extroversion is better and that it's the American way. But neither introversion nor extroversion are the "right" way to be. They're just different. And here in this blog, we are going to bust through extroversion bias. We will embrace our our introversion, celebrate it, learn more about it, and share strategies for living fulfilled, happy lives as introverts. Because, fellow introverts, it's time we stop pretending and apologizing, Sure, we can present an extroverted face to the world when necessary, but it takes a toll on us in private. And I say it's time to embrace our nature and start defending our case. Quietly. Source [url]http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-introverts-corner/200908/introverts-unite-quietly[/url][/QUOTE] At Grade six, They believed I had "Autism" because of this since I'm introverted, Turns out, my IQ is 124, and they still say I have "Autism", Bullshit.
Introversion is a sign of a serial killer.
[QUOTE=Oecleus;19176855]Introversion is a sign of a serial killer.[/QUOTE] :black101: [B]Edit:[/B] Oh look at that, I [I]was[/I] misdiagnosed. I don't do most of the stuff a regular autist does, but introversion fits my description perfectly. Huh.
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