Do you consider yourself an Introvert??

Somewhat introverted, but not overly so.


I consider YOU, on the other hand... as a blend of John Bonham & Keith Moon!


Rock on...!!!

I'm pretty much a happy hermit. I can play the game, as I'm not shy at all but, it's like acting a part in a play and I have to get ready to play the part before I step out into the world of people. It's draining because it's not my natural state.

So sweet

Not even of the cusp of those rock gods, but I can keep a beat

Here's the best article i've come across on introverts and the misconceptions that surround them:

[link to www.theatlantic.com]

Also, a follow up article with the author: [link to www.theatlantic.com]

Mayhaps I can interview you? Gotta get the teacher to approve my topic - damn school and all their rules!!

Feel the need for some Pink Floyd

Your hubby plays excellent bass. I notice his patterns of string picking are relatively consistent, but his chord changes mixes things up well.

my husband calls me hermietta, a female hermit.
people bug me, they take up my time and i dont really care too much about them.
i love to watch them though like in a mall where i can just sit, watch traffic, just watching, NOT getting involved.
i cant say i have any friends, but i dont really need any.
i dont understand why people would even want to have a dinner party and im content and happiest when im alone.
my husband is satisfied because he doesnt have to worry about his buddies cming on to me, me falling for someone else, that sort of thing.

i even hate the phone ringing, it only means someone wants something from me.

i fart in public.

is that wrong?

Yes.

I prefer my own company to that of other people, except the members of my immediate family, whom I love and enjoy visiting.

I love being on my own, for the most part.

Oooo! People watching! One of my favorite past times. Humans are funny creatures.

Excellent article! Thank you, I've saved it for my paper and ... a pretty butterfly

:butter3:

I am a NERD amongst NERDS.

Forever alone, INTJ.

This is pretty much me too, I'm a watcher, I value my alone time, and I get drained from being around too many people for too long. I'm typically pretty quiet and somewhat shy, which always gets mistaken for being antisocial.

You're most welcome!

I too am a private person, I like myself and my own company...what's wrong with that?

OP - while I wouldn't say I was extroverted, I am most definitely in the "expressive" category. In fact, years ago I was given a test instrument to complete and was so expressive that they re-tested me.

Four categories for consideration: analytic, amiable, driver, expressive.

Here's a link to a description:

[link to www.ahfx.net]

And here's a link to a PDF of a simple self-scoring test.

[link to www.swonlibraries.org%2Ffiles%2Fce-2006-11-09.pdf]

Hope this helps.

He's amazingly talented! Let me go find some of his solo stuff - and guess what - he's an introvert too. He says, an audience of one or two is harder than an audience of 100. Cuz the one or two want to talk to you, whereas the 100 don't.

Top ten myths about introverts

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.

Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.

Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.

Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.

Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.

Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.

Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.

Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

“You cannot escape us, and to change us would lead to your demise.”

[link to www.carlkingdom.com]

it means your social skills suck.

sucks to be you

I also find that the top ten misconceptions about introverts also prettynmuch describes me ( and I'm assuming many of you other introverts as well) to a tee:


Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.
Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.
Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.
Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.
Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.
Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.
Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.
Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.
Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.
Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
A world without Introverts would be a world with few scientists, musicians, artists, poets, filmmakers, doctors, mathematicians, writers, and philosophers. That being said, there are still plenty of techniques an Extrovert can learn in order to interact with Introverts. (Yes, I reversed these two terms on purpose to show you how biased our society is.) Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

I really hate the phone ringing! I sit in class and watch folks hiding their phones to text and I'm all like

The class is an hour or an hour and a half, if it's longer there's a break --- Can't You Wait??

Damn - I know if folks are dying you want to get your phone, but ... damn.

I'm wonderful, you suck.

Yep pretty much describes me.

Mayhaps it's not shy. Maybe most folks are boring as hell and what's happening in your head is far more fascinating? Just saying

I'm not shy, I can speak if I find something interesting to respond to.

Ozzy AC User ID: 10461138 is just trolling because he is bored.

Probably an INTP.

I know who you are now.

Absolutely nothing!!

:1turtle:

O rly.

k thnx bai

Thank you, LaL - I am so grateful to have this forum and all these cool folks to get info!