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article: Introverts have more brain activity

Nov 30, 2005 11:58

Experts: Introverted youth have deep roots for behavior
Yahoo! News [linkby Janie Magruder, Gannett News Service ( Read more... )

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sobriquet42 November 30 2005, 19:32:26 UTC

I remember growing up and almost everyone around me would ask what was wrong with me, because I was introverted. Nothing was wrong with me. I see a lot of kids going through the same. Hell, now they are even diagnosing a bunch of introverted kids with PDDs.

Then again, they are diagnosing extremely extroverted kids with ADD. All the DDs in the world. Let's medicate the world.

introverts unite... soma_seal December 1 2005, 02:19:54 UTC

...that's what I say. I spent a huge amount of time steeped in my imagination as a kid (and I find myself trailing off pretty well here and there at this age... I wonder if "introverts" are more succeptible to dimentia and other forms of psycosis?) I think where I developed what little extroverted skills I had as a kid was done only insomuch where I realized a lack by comparison with other kids. So, when I would interact with other kids, it almost came off as noticeably forced, which made things uncomfortable for both parties ( ... )

youphoric December 1 2005, 20:44:36 UTC

Hey extroverts have their share of problems, too.

-People stop listening to you after awhile.
-People never take you seriously (especially if you are silly)
-People think you are loud, obnoxious, etc.
-People think you never want to be alone.

Also, "extrovert" is translated at times into "leader", thereby adding its own set of responsibilities.

There are misconceptions on both side of the fence. I can't say I know exactly how you feel, but I hate being pigeonholed, period.