Introverts unite!

Are there many introverts lurking around here? I was reading an explenation of the defenition of an introvert, and fits me so well:

"Contrary to what most people think, an introvert is not simply a person who is shy. In fact, being shy has little to do with being an introvert! Shyness has an element of apprehension, nervousness and anxiety, and while an introvert may also be shy, introversion itself is not shyness. Basically, an introvert is a person who is energized by being alone and whose energy is drained by being around other people.

Introverts are more concerned with the inner world of the mind. They enjoy thinking, exploring their thoughts and feelings. They often avoid social situations because being around people drains their energy. This is true even if they have good social skills. After being with people for any length of time, such as at a party, they need time alone to "recharge."

When introverts want to be alone, it is not, by itself, a sign of depression. It means that they either need to regain their energy from being around people or that they simply want the time to be with their own thoughts. Being with people, even people they like and are comfortable with, can prevent them from their desire to be quietly introspective.

Being introspective, though, does not mean that an introvert never has conversations. However, those conversations are generally about ideas and concepts, not about what they consider the trivial matters of social small talk.

Introverts make up about 60% of the gifted population but only about 25-40% of the general population."

I work in a big workplace and sometimes after the week I'm so tired of being around people, I just want to be alone to recharge. There is also one guy at my work who keeps commenting on how quiet I am. A bit annoying sometimes, it's just me! I've always been quiet, even as a kid. If I have something interesting to say I say it, otherwise not. I don't like random chit chat allt he time either, depends on the mood I'm in.

I found someone recommending a book to get a better understanding of introverts, and I got it, gonna be an interesting read: Amazon.com: The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World (9780761123699): Marti Olsen Laney Psy.D.: Books

Yes. I have no friends, except for people I meet online (and I even met an online friend in person!). I can socialize just fine, but I find maintaining friendships to be tiring. I figure if I was really bothered by not having friends around me, then I would do something about it. I will probably have less than 10 people at my funeral lol.

Yep, I'm an introvert.

i live with 7 other people and i'm constantly socialising, but i always find i really need to be alone for at least 1-2 hours a day, just doing something by myself like browsing MUT or playing on my ds, or even just watching tv.

I have a very busy social life via my job. However, outside of my job I do not like to be around people all that much. I prefer to spend my quality time with just my family and do whatever it is that they want to do with my free time. Less friends in life, the less problems, heartaches and hardships you will have to face.

i guess im one too i have no friends, and would prefer to be alone than somewhere like a party

That sounds like me also. Maintaining friendships is diffucult for me to.It's not like I don't like them I'm just not one to call or chat with a lot. I like being by myself also. I can be fine being alone for days. I didn't mind being around a lot of people when I was younger but now it's a hassle for me. When I'm hanging out with family or friends after a couple of hours I'm done, I want to go home and do my thing alone or with my husband and kids.

Proud introvert here.

I wonder if that has anything to do with my narcissism? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I am an introvert too.

Complete introvert here! Describes me so well. I think you'll find a lot of introverts here and online in general

Proudly introverted! I find that being around too many people is not only draining but often somewhat annoying... maybe that's just me, though.

Definitely more of an introvert by nature here. I always

find myself lost in thought, sometimes to the point where

I don't even realize it until someone goes, "What's wrong,

why are you so quiet today?" Work definitely brings out my

extroverted side, but there are definitely those days when

I just want to be away from it all... Anyone can say the same,

I think it's a natural human tendency to long isolation every now

and then.

I'm too introverted for this thread. In fact I'm

going to have to take a nap after this post.

I am extremely introvereted at times.

I really enjoy my alone time, and so long as i am in a good mood i actually prefer spending time alone on the computer or doing crafts. However when i am in a bad mood i prefer to be around people and go out because it helps me prevent myself from thinking about whatever is bothering me.

i love being an introvert, however when it is combined with my worrying nature it can be a bit anoying

Wow this sounds just like me.

I enjoy being alone but I love getting out there and socializing..... I have to give talks and speak before large crowds and do technical training from time to time..... play on a couple ice hockey teams (like a comarodery thing) but I do cherish any time I can be alone... more like an introverted extrovert! Ha!!

Wow this fits me well. I really don't care for socializing and while I may sometimes be shy, I'm the person who is constantly thinking in a trance. I get so absorbed in what I'm doing that I can completely shut out other sounds and people. I love being alone. I love shopping by myself, i love having the whole house to myself, I just love alone time lol.

I love your explanation of an introvert Saints! Most ppl see it as a negative, but as an introvert I can tell you that there are a LOT of positives to it. Like being able to think things through, thinking about what you are going to say before you say it. Plan. Dream. Imagine. Improvise. etc.

Funny....some members of my family are total extroverts and my introvertness sometimes annoys them. They just don't get it why I dont have 500 friends on facebook and am not constantly texting someone! LOL

Being able to enjoy time alone is different from being an introvert. I used to think I was an introvert (mainly cause people called me one, when I was a teenager), but I was just shy and insecure. I wanted to be outgoing, but I was afraid that people would judge me for it. Whenever you put yourself out there, there is the risk that people will not like it. For me it´s sometimes hard to tell whether a person is naturally an introvert or just afraid of letting people "inside" by being more outgoing.

I would say that I´m outgoing, but not loud or obnoxious. I don´t always want or need company. I can spend an entire weekend on my own and enjoy it. But when I go out I have a lot of fun partying, and like to socialize.