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Introvert or extrovert?

Meeples

I have always considered myself an introvert. I find social situations draining and I have no problem with my own company, which fits the definition of an introvert. However, I'm not sure that I really am. I am also a natural performer, fascinated by other peoples lives and stories and, when it goes well, I get a real buzz from connecting with people. So, could I actually be an extrovert? Could these introvert traits be the results of social anxiety, masking really heavily and/or being overstimulated? Wouldn't those things also make me find socialising confusing and exhausting and find having time by myself easier?

Its just a thought that's been rolling around in my mind and I wondered what everyone else thought.

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  • I've always scored 100% introvert on MBTI and similar tests. I do willingly seek out company on some occasions, but regard interactions with others as a "nice to have" part of life, whereas adequate solitude is essential. If I go a full day without any solitude then by the end of it I am exhausted, drained, and very likely to have a meltdown. If I go 2-3 weeks without talking to another human I sometimes get a little bit bored.

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  • I've always scored 100% introvert on MBTI and similar tests. I do willingly seek out company on some occasions, but regard interactions with others as a "nice to have" part of life, whereas adequate solitude is essential. If I go a full day without any solitude then by the end of it I am exhausted, drained, and very likely to have a meltdown. If I go 2-3 weeks without talking to another human I sometimes get a little bit bored.

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