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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 actually don't know.

    At times, very introverted, but at times in my life very extroverted (mostly when younger). I get a lot from social interactions, but I also shun them. It varies over time, and in intensity. I'm not sure I buy into the classification, though its the personality trait that has the most evidence. I'm just not sure it makes much sense for me personally.

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  • I actually don't know.

    At times, very introverted, but at times in my life very extroverted (mostly when younger). I get a lot from social interactions, but I also shun them. It varies over time, and in intensity. I'm not sure I buy into the classification, though its the personality trait that has the most evidence. I'm just not sure it makes much sense for me personally.

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