A good thing about this site is that we can socialise a bit if we want to but we can do it on our own terms and back off when we have had enough. Much easier than real life.

It is hard being an introvert in a society that prizes extroversion and aggression. Being introverted, I often feel kind of like the "odd one out." Sometimes people feel as though I am just not very friendly. But when I trust people, I can talk up a storm.

Welcome. My guess is there is a significantly higher percentage of introverts who are non-believers than extroverts. We are less likely to get into the group thinking phenomenon

This is cool isn’t it. I think that many aspects of who we really are often get covered up by our need to function in the world and sometimes also a desire to fit in and be accepted. I have depression and anxiety also, some people are surprised to hear this because I hide it so well. I don’t want to burden others with this.
When I decided to be a caregiver, I didn’t realize how much I would have to pretend to be an extrovert at times, and how physically and emotionally close I would be to others all the time. I adjusted very well and being open and relaxed around my clients has become second nature. Many clients and their families have told me what a calming presence I am in their lives! They don’t know the anxiety that is always lurking just below the surface!
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People at work were befuddled that I was an introvert. It helps that I know these people for 20 years.
My brother the extrovert still cannot understand what it means to be an introvert. People think we can turn it on and off.
Anyway, welcome

I can relate to people thinking I am an extrovert because I am not at all shy but many people think the two are synonymous.
Welcome to the group.