I knew all this anyway, but worth a link (on introverts)

[downrightamazed]

"This isn't antisocial. It isn't a sign of depression. It does not call for medication. [...] Our motto: "I'm okay, you're okay-in small doses."I can't believe the number of people who tell me emphatically that I am not an introvert. Trust me. I am. I know. And it's okay; I'm not proud of it or whatever, it's just a thing, man. I also know that

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[not_eurotic]

after 2 weeks of being ridiculously social all I want to do is hibernate and not talk to anyone.

I'm far more extroverted than you and if that's how I feel there's no way I'd deny you the diagnosis.

[kimuchi]

I hear ya. I'm much the same way: I can put on the social face for a day or an evening but the time that recharges me is alone time.

[claw_machine]

I like to think of myself as an "antisocial extrovert". I also love that alone/cat time. Oh yes.

[ex_maehymn]

I totally hear you on this. I am always being told I am too serious, and I also need a lot of time to process things and regain balance. I love that--"I'm OK, You're OK, in small doses". HAHA! Yes. That's exactly right.

[liz_bet]

Many people used to see me out at the club and would never believe me when I said I was an introvert. However, that was the only time I was around people. The rest of the time I had to myself and it balanced things out. Now that I live with someone (who I love dearly), I find my 'people reserve' is used more for daily interactions and I don't have much leftover for the large social groups. I still get my down time at home, but it's just not the same as when you live alone.

I've noticed the difference especially when going out to play shows. It's the only time I'm in a club anymore and all I want to do is hide in a corner or just talk to someone one on one. I feel bad that I'm not saying hi to some people, or that I avoid conversations, but I'm afraid I'll be cranky or misunderstood.

That's a great article! Thanks for posting it :)