I am an introvert. No one likes my kind. It sucks. Ask me anything.

[Deja Q]

I don't fit in anywhere. I'm like a hexagonal peg trying to fit in a trapezoidal hole. Being continually anxious (due to childhood environmental traumas) has made me an emotional cripple. I can't even get a sleazy pickup at a bar! (which is admittedly for the best, but still!)

There. I've poured my self pity. Now I need to play an online game and zap some bots. :D Or get zapped, I'm a n00bie to that sort of realm.

[MatrixEscape]

1. Same here ...

Its just a mixup. Wrong planet or wrong dimension.

[Connie_Corleone]

2. Introverts Unite!!

I can't think of a question.

[Spinzonner]

3. Why are you bothering us

with your self-centered musings ?

And you've clearly got too many sides to your personality. Is that some sort of Hexagonal Personality Disorder ?

[Droopy]

12. That's cold

[Spinzonner]

13. Get a sense of humor

Come on now - 'Hexagonal Personality Disorder' ?

[sonicx]

4. me too. and very shy

:(

[0rganism]

5. I would ask you something, if I weren't an introvert

Introverts are to social situations what neutrons are to atoms.

[Spinzonner]

9. That's a quarky point-of-view

[bloodyjack]

6. I blame the internet.

I also blame my parents and the women in my life.

[Spinzonner]

7. Does this look like a Psychological Therapy site ?

If you can't blame Bush and the Republicans you don't belong here ...

[bloodyjack]

10. It all started when I was six or seven years old...

I was a sensitive child, with few friends...

et cetera

[Spinzonner]

Sounds like a nutritional problem

et'ing ceteras is not good for you.

[Seabiscuit]

8. OK. Is your navel sore from all the excess comtemplation?

[maveric]

11. I also live my life in my mind. It drives me fucking crazy.

Was also a factor in my divorce. That and I'm a stutterer and shy.
God, I'm all fucked up.

[Spinzonner]

14. You think that's bad

Try living your life in other people's minds.

Look what it did to Spock.

[maveric]

15. LOL!!

[Spinzonner]

17. Glad to see you still have a sense of humor about such things

Personally I've found that doing some self-editing between my brain and my mouth isn't such a bad thing.

Still working on the path between my brain and my fingers though ...

[Wapsie B]

16. Introvert here.

I've not been in groups or professions where I felt nurtured or encouraged to do my best. I don't put on a show to impress people. I don't schmooze. What you see is what you get. That can be the kiss of death career wise.
Even if I were to go to a DU meet-up someplace there'd be a few people I'd hit it off with I'm sure. But in no way would I be the center of attention or the most popular or interesting person there. I'd be cordial to everyone and enjoy myself.

"Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend."
Albert Camus

[BuelahWitch]

18. I'm an introvert who doesn't wear a bra

But I haven't been to church in AGES! Just thought I'd tie two threads into one. :hi:

[DemExpat]

19. A little test....

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

Shows personality type which you can Google for more info on...
Interesting.

I also read one good book on shyness that helped me not feel such a freak...:D

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0553062182/ref=pm_dp_ln_b_6/104-7863358-0412757?v=glance&s=books&n=507846&vi=reviews

Introverts :loveya:

:hi:

DemEx

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

41. Interesting...

I took the quiz you listed an got INFJ. I've taken other quizzes like this in the past and have also gotten INFJ.

Your Type is
INFJ
Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
11 44 22 33



Qualitative analysis of your type formula

You are:
slightly expressed introvert

moderately expressed intuitive personality

slightly expressed feeling personality

moderately expressed judging personality

[chaska]

20. Nice article on the subject of introversion.

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/prem/200303/rauch

[FuzzySlippers]

38. That's an excellent article.

Unfortunately, you can't read the Atlantic website anymore unless you're a subscriber.

[SarahB]

21. I'm not shy, but introverted.

Most people bore the crap out of me, I like "geeky" stuff, and certainly need my space. However, I have an uncanny knack for attracting this type of person:

[Spinzonner]

22. You attract cartoon charcaters ?

You need to get out and meet real people.

[SarahB]

23. No- sleazy car salesman types. nt

[Spinzonner]

25. Isnt that redundant ?

[SarahB]

32. Not as redundant as your second reply.

It was meant to be something funny based on actual experiences, but hey, it was your opinion. That was mine. :shrug:

[Spinzonner]

33. SLEAZY and CAR SALESMAN

being redundant

[SarahB]

34. AAAAAHHH!!!

:dunce: Well, yes. Sorry about that. I'm cranky today. :D

[Placebo]

24. I am an Introvert Bisexual!

My pool of potential friends just gets smaaaaaaaaaller and smaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaller...

[terrya]

26. I'm terrified of introducing myself to new people.

Seriously. I've always been that way...in real life.

I'm NOT even close to being extroverted.

[Cascadian]

27. You're not alone.

I am an introvert and it's hard sometimes for me to reach out or even relate to people sometimes.


John

[Nikia]

28. I'm introverted too

I like people though. My mother, by contrast, is an extrovert who hates people. I know I'm different. We should all be proud to be different though, right. It is a disadvantage in some situations. Job interviews scare me, especially if I have to interview with several people. If I'm only interviewing with one or two people, we might hit it off after a few minutes. Parties where I don't know people are also scary.

[buddhamama]

29. i'm shy, introverted

but find it hard to care if people like me or not.

i am me and i like me. :-)
after having read a lot of your posts your mind is fine, imo.

[Iris]

30. Introverts rock! Have you read "The Introvert Advantage"?

There should be more introverts.

[DELUSIONAL]

31. Introversion/Extroversion is in part -- learned behavior

You can learn successful extroverted behavior --

Most extroverts must learn to be introverted in order to survive in school.

If WE extroverts can learn enough introverted behavior/skills to get through school then you introverts (schools FAVOR introverts) can also learn more social skills -- and observational skills of your environment.

No pity from me --

There are reams and reams of research literature on this topic --

Search "Individual Differences in Behavior" at any large college or university library library. You will find tons of research articles in highly respected journals -- some articles are highly technical and others can be read and understood by the general population.

[Spinzonner]

36. I prefer Convoluted Behavior

much more variety

[Spider Jerusalem]

40. No, it's not.

The brains of introverts and extroverts are different. Introverts have greater blood flow to and more neurological activity in the frontal lobes; extroverts have more blood flow and greater neurological activity in the temporal lobes. In other words, introverts are more thought-oriented, extroverts are more sensation-oriented. There are MANY studies that have shown this.

[qnr]

35. Same here, but I've channeled it into being

positively anti-social.

[Zero Division]

37. This is an internet message board. You know it's full of us introverts.

In addition to being an introvert I'm a hetero male who doesn't care that much for sports. I make friends more easily with women and gay/bi men, and at the ripe age of 25 I'm still terrified of asking women out for a date (even when they practically throw themselves at me). I also have a horrible habit of isolating myself like a old hermit when I'm feeling depressed about my life situation, nearly alienating the handful of friends I do make.

I've noticed that internet message boards seem to be full of us introverts.

[Wols]

39. I need to start taking Paxil

or some other anti-introvert drug. I just have to get up the courage to go talk to a doctor. Just kidding. Sort of. Maybe. I don't know. Screw Bush!

[Zero Division]

42. Careful, I had a bad experience with Paxil

I was taking it for anxiety attacks. It took away all of my motivation. I haven't been quite the same since. If you do take some form of medication, always look out for side effects, and tell a doctor right away if you notice any unexpected changes in your mood.

I'm trying to combat both anxiety and mild (usually mild, sometimes severe) depression without medication. It's not easy, and I'd never recommend it for everyone. Surprisingly, though, I've made significant progress under hypnotherapy.

[UrbScotty]

43. What do you like about Uranus?

:D