I Am An Introvert

Introvert doesn't mean 'asocial'. But it means you need to take time to rest after gone into 'public events'. By the way, you can pic out your events carefully (going t the movies can be allright, a pub or coffebar also, but not with to many people or too loud music).

Introvery come in gradations. One third to half of the people is introvert, but that deosn't mean you need to be a loner. Our society is build in extroversy, materialism and egocentrism (thanks to the neoliberal dogma). What society can learn from introverts is to take rest and contemplation at certain times. Yu know, they call it mindfullness these days, but that style of living goes way back to the time of [b]Lao Tzu[/b] in China and [b]the Buddha[/b] in India. But you have to know [b]Albert Einstein[/b] and [b]Dr. Seuss[/b] were introverts as well... 😉

Check out this TED-talk by [b]Susan Cain[/b]. She also wrote some good books about introversy...

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0KYU2j0TM4]

@MartenSPhotographer Oh yes, indeed. To be introverted doesn't mean to be shy or socially awkward too. I have heard the talk and read her book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking".
Thanks for the information. :)

No one can relate unless they've been through it. How it debilitates you. Makes you so much our can't breath or move. Feels like you want to pass out unless you can make it out the door in time. The pressure of trying to fit in. Physically takes its toll but mentally you ask.csn I ever recover

Sorry to hear you are introverted.The reunion party sounds like it would have been fun.

Best wishes on continuing to find works best for you.

yeah I know how you feel, Pubs are always so crowded and rowdy, especially here in the UK, there's never any space and everyone has to pile up outside on the street.

Besides some times we don't want to hang out with former classes mates. Not good to see them selfs **** drunk.

I am INTJ as well. Female INTJs are ultra-rare, about 0.5% of the population.

You're antisocial.

@pone22 I'm an INTJ.

Ditto