Introvert. I like hanging out with people but I need alone time too. Plus I think most people I interact with are idiots soo....... that makes it hard to enjoy their presence.
Introvert
Definition: 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.
This kind of describes me. I wouldn't say I feel drained when I am with other people, only if I haven't gotten to know them, and I don't feel really comfortable with them yet. But the rest is spot-on.
Hmm. I just read the introverted description, and my head would explodee if I was alone by myself for more than a couple hours. I have to be talking to someone, face to face, or I just won't feel right. However, I think people probably belive I'm more extroverted than I actually am. I'm usually pretty loud and engaging, but I do value the time I can take to just think to myself for a bit.
Hmm. I just read the introverted description, and my head would explodee if I was alone by myself for more than a couple hours. I have to be talking to someone, face to face, or I just won't feel right. However, I think people probably belive I'm more extroverted than I actually am. I'm usually pretty loud and engaging, but I do value the time I can take to just think to myself for a bit.
I know what you mean! I feel so isolated and alone when I'm not talking to someone, so I'm constantly on the phone
In real life I'm a very outgoing person, sometimes I like to be alone but not for too long. I like people, especially funny people. I'm not wild or anything though or pushy.
I'm an introvert. I've been one ever since I was 12.
I don't mind being around one or two people, but when there's a lot (5 could be a lot for me ) I get annoyed or just want to be alone. There's just something about being by yourself that feels so good.
I'm an introvert. I've been one ever since I was 12.
I don't mind being around one or two people, but when there's a lot (5 could be a lot for me ) I get annoyed or just want to be alone. There's just something about being by yourself that feels so good.
I guess I'm bit of both but most def extroverted when drinking.
Me too!!! I was at wedding once and they told me I was the life of the wedding. I danced with mostly every female there. When I drink, I don't get pissy drunk. I'm very aware and I just want to be involved and interact with everyone.
I'd say a mix of both. I tend to more introvert but I can be extrovert, I think it depends on the ppl I'm with. Because when I meet some ppl, I can barely say a word, or talk like a parrot