February 2012
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Anonymous asked: My friend is an Introvert and I an ambivert leaning on Introvert side. Lately, she's been rather quiet and distant than usual. We're great when we go to the movies n stuff together, but at school, it's just like casually walking side by side and some small chatter. Nowadays, there's no chatter. [Not even a little :( ] Should I leave her alone and let her get better? [I'm...
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Anonymous asked: The more people interact with me, the more I withdraw. The more I withdraw, the more they cling, the more I withdraw further just to get some goddamn space, which only makes them cling even more. I'm starting to hate people because they just don't leave me alone, and whine and complain non-stop when all I want is some space. :/ How do you break this cycle? I don't think this is...
“Introversion — along with its cousins sensitivity, seriousness, and shyness — is...”
– Susan Cain in Quiet, one of 7 great books by TED 2012 speakers. (via quotesforintellectuals)
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w4llaby asked: I love this blog. I'm 12, and I'm the only introvert I know. (Well besides a guy friend who isn't exactly the most social person but I'm awkward around guys anyway, friends or not.) I have nearly nothing in common with my friends either. (I eat, breathe and live music and every thought i think is too deep for them) Sorry for typing so much but i love your blog <3 <3 <3
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kisaraforever asked: My some of my friends don't believe that I am introverted, because they can't see that my socialization at parties is an act.
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Anonymous asked: my parents are convinced that i am extremely depressed because of my introverted ways. we end up arguing every day over how "depressed" they think i am, and how they don't understand why i refuse to talk to any sort of therapist for my "depression" but i'm far from depressed!! i'm perfectly content with my life, have a relatively optimistic outlook on everything....
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Anonymous asked: To the last person with the extreme symptoms. A friend of mine reacts the same way, especially if it has been a big crowd of people. She has aspergers syndrome. Maybe it could be that?
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ohdaffodil asked: To that anon, I've had a few incidents where I got physically ill after having too much social interaction, I was in bed for a day or so just completely exhausted, but I also have an anxiety disorder so it's hard to say if it's normal introvert behavior. Either way it sounds really uncomfortable and if I were you I'd want to talk to someone just to figure out if something is...
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Anonymous asked: I think I might be extremely introverted, if there is such a thing. If I'm forced to interract and be social for a few days in a row I get sick. Like really physichally sick. Headaches, stomachaches, nausia, dizzyness or a fullblown cold. Is this normal? Are there any others out there who react as strongly as I do? My family and friends get worried about me and I'd really like to be able...
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Anonymous asked: My friend, who's an extrovert and hasn't grasped that I'm an introvert, told me the other day "once I'm not important on your little life anymore" by the context and such I get it she was kidding, but with this friend, it PROBABLY has some truth behind it. I KNOW this is completely unjustified and she's only being touchy cause I've turned down going-out...
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Anonymous asked: In response to the leader-introvert cat, I have actually been the loudest voice/leader of a couple of groups, despite my introverted nature. While I have problems talking in front of a class, being the 'leader' is actually quite easy, I find, because I naturally adapt and I think about things a bit more than some of my extrovert classmates who would rather rush into something grand...
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Anonymous asked: I always thought of myself as of a more extroverted person, but after reading all these things I realize I am more introverted than I thought! So thank you for keeping this tumblr and showing it's fine and dandy! : ) I just wish more people would understand this! ^^
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findingthinagain asked: I don't get why so many people are embarrassed/ashamed of being an introvert, like it's somehow a bad thing. It's not. It's just another thing about you, like having brown eyes or enjoying fishing. I'm an extreme introvert, before I could even walk I would crawl into my room alone and shut the door. Yet I've never felt like this was a negative aspect of my...
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confessionsandthings asked: I disagree that shyness is wanting to interact but not being able to. Shyness is that feeling of fear & judgment you feel when having to talk to ANYONE, whether you want to or not. When you're introduced to a new person and you're shy, you feel scared, and wish you could disappear. I am personally both extremely shy and extremely introverted, but I can tell the difference between how...
“I think it’s very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone...”
– Oscar Wilde (via aepocrypha)
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izzy3991 asked: Hi, My name is Hannah and i've always thought I was just shy. I've always enjoyed doing my own thing and spending time with myself felt natural and even fun. Someone pointed out that i was what you would call an intorvert, so i did some research. But recently i've gone from doing my own thing to being increasingly paranoid of what people thought of me. I've never felt so out...
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redjaybluejay asked: sjdksjfdfkjdsflk the avoiding aisles with shoppers, I didn't even REALIZE that's what I was doing until the other day, I needed something from the back of the store so I was walking past the aisles to see which ones had less people. I find an empty one and go down it and then some people suddenly popped around the corner, and I had to resist the urge to run in the other direction, but I...
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Anonymous asked: I am extremely introverted..i never realized how bad it was til i was in my late teens. im most comfortable around my family..& i dont even like to leave the house some days when its really bad, but i do wish i had a good friend or two my own age:[ i was in college til my 3rd year studying art but dropped out bc i didnt think i had the networking skills to be able to promote myself & make...
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Anonymous asked: What about those of us who are both introverted AND shy? I hear so much talk along the lines of "not all introverts are shy and not all shy people are introverts," but I'm both. Sometimes I have a tough time telling if it's introversion or shyness behind one of my social responses!
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Anonymous asked: I think too often shyness is shoved into introversion. Shyness come from a deep fear of being judged while introverts don't necessarily fear being judged they just don't like spending lots of time with people and prefer to do their own thing. Whenever I tell people I'm an introvert they automatically write it off because I'm an outgoing person. I wish more people understood the...
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fabu-lass asked: Man, you can totally be a great public speaker as an introvert! I've been on my school's forensics teams for years, and I think part of what makes me such a great speaker is that I am extremely introspective. I attribute that to a massive need for time alone where I can think clearly, which leads to well-organized thoughts.
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Anonymous asked: Hi. :D I think that what makes me angry is that most people don't accept the idea that we can find others activities good, different from theirs. That we can have a good time alone or just with a few friends. And then they say we are "wrong". Other day a boy from my school said that don't understand what kind of person prefer to be "alone" than spend time with...
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Anonymous asked: Hello! I wanted to share my little happy moment with you! I am the anon with the alone time problem ( post/14604448592/is-there-any-way-you-can-get-alone-time-like ). After having a few talks with my parents, they realised I need my own space. So now they're cleaning the attic, and make it into a little home for me! I'm getting good grades and having some sort of social life, since I can...
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“Children with an alert, sensitive temperament also pay close attention to social...”
– Susan Cain: Don’t Call Introverted Children ‘Shy’ | TIME Ideas | TIME.com (via apsies)
“Surprise, we’ve decided to bring the family and stay with you for the weekend.”...”
– What Not to Say to an Introvert, Psychology Today (via travelhikepsych)
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operationaltruth asked: I dunno, it's weird. But I'm personally quite introverted yet I'm good with at public speaking/debate/etc. I can be outspoken if I have to be. Anyway, in response to the anon: I know not all introverts are like me in this way, but I really don't feel that introversion hurts your chances in the professional world as long as you can be...you know, professional. Do some public...
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Anonymous asked: You can be an introvert and still be outgoing right?
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Anonymous asked: My parents sat down with me today and scolded me for being an introvert... They told me that I'm never going to get anywhere in life if I don't open up and be stupidly friendly, and they told me I need to become an extrovert. I don't know what to do, because I'm pretty sure I can't just "turn off" my introverted-ness, haha... Any advice here? ;w;
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Anonymous asked: I know you get a lot of these but I just wanted to say this blog has helped me realize I am an introvert. I'm really outgoing and outspoken and bubbly but I just don't like being with people for extended periods of time. I don't hang out with friends a lot and spend lots of time by myself but my parents insist that I'm being A-social when I don't want to spend time with...
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Anonymous asked: I hate school simply because I have to go there everyday and see the same people. After a day of socializing, I can never recharge enough so I get really burned out. Some days, I'd go to school and won't even talk to my closest friends because I wouldn't have the energy to.
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Anonymous asked: Because I would reblog almost every single thing you've posted, I haven't reblogged any. Oops. My logic sucks. Adore this, though; it's so refreshing to feel understood, hahaha!
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blondescrewball asked: Nobody gets my issues like the cat.
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Anonymous asked: I always thought I was depressed or weird because I'm always exhausted after meeting friends and don't want to meet the people I actually like. I am loud and talkative to others because I learned how to avoid stupid questions like "are you doing okay?", but I'm just introverted :) it's good to know that <3 thank you!