There is no place like the internet. Especially if you are more on the introverted side. Since the beginning of time, extroverts have been put on a pedestal for being more social, outgoing, and better at life. But a lot has changed since the use of the internet boomed. Online friendships, communities, and even shopping are the new normal. The internet has provided a safe space for introverts to express themselves and connect with others without having face-to-face interactions.
But besides that, introverts are still introverts, and even though now we as a society are more accepting, some meme-provoking traits are not going away any time soon. Therefore, to laugh and reflect on ourselves, an Instagram account called introvert.feels was made. It is time to explore, normalize and make fun of what it feels like to be an introvert in the wild.
Let us know which of these is more relatable than the others in the comments below.
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I've taken to literally stopping and saying out loud, "NO. Bad brain!" The intrusive thoughts were always horrible, but man are they getting worse during perimenopause.
The terms introvert and extrovert have been used only since the 1900s, but especially nowadays, it is widely known and is used to understand why another person feels and acts differently from you. In some cases, it can be quite difficult to determine whether a person belongs to one group of people or another since we all have introverted and extroverted sides to us. The primary difference between extroverts and introverts is that extroverts tend to be energized by external stimuli, such as being around other people and participating in social activities. On the other hand, introverts are energized by internal stimuli, such as their thoughts and emotions. They tend to be more reserved and reflective and enjoy spending time alone.
You've hit the nail on the head with this one... and sometimes it feels like you LITERALLY have!
Researchers estimate that extroverts make up 50 - 74 percent of the population, so there are rather fewer introverted people in the world. Though, not all introverts are at the same level of introversion. A lot of the behaviors are learned through experience. Even if a child is born introverted, by having enough positive experiences with social time, they may enjoy pushing the top of their range. Negative experiences may cause a child to become more reclusive and quiet.
Imagine the result when someone's watching you park into that only available spot
The topic of introversion and its impact on individuals and society has been studied by researchers, writers, and experts in psychology, sociology, and other fields. They have explored how the trait of introversion, which is characterized by a preference for solitude and a tendency to be inwardly focused, affects people's lives and the way society views and interacts with introverted individuals.
Society's expectation of extroversion and constant connectivity can be challenging for introverted individuals, who may feel pressure to conform to social norms and may be drained by excessive social interaction and stimulation.
With the world being more digital than ever, introverts can finally bloom. But socializing on the internet can have its toll as well. Some people claim that even though in real life they are introverts, online they tend to lean on the extroverted side. But for introverts in all aspects of their life, it is perfectly normal to feel as though social media drains you like a wild party.
The realization that you can feel differently about your social and online life is almost proof that they are just two different realities that coexist. So with that in mind, if we can have two separate personalities, we have the capacity to accept the reality that there are people in the world who think and feel differently than us.
The only reason I pick up when someone calls, is because nobody calls me to begin with, so it's usually something important if they call.
Trust me, most "group projects" I had to do typically wound up solo for me anyways.
God i hateeee group projects. When we start I have a vision for how it needs to go and my autism does a great job of hyperfocusing most of the time, and I finish it all within an hour and a half with 100% credit. But with others you have to let them contribute and have to let them do the work and have to let them change your idea and I hate that. Ik that someday I’ll have to work with people at my job, but why not let me do stuff by myself while I have the option. I would rather do 50% more work on my own than work in a group.
Having to talk to other people constantly to coordinate who does what on a shared task is so distracting to my ability to get things done. There are plenty of jobs out there that let you just sit at a computer and do your own work and only have to report in to other people a couple times per week. I've done them!
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I'm so conflicted because I don't want to talk and deal with other people but also can't make myself focus when working alone :((
Ha... extroverts? More like "That person who depends on someone else doing aaall the work for them knowing their group partner is too introverted to speak up"
then when it doesn't get done and you have no one to blame but yourself
Love solo projects! And when doing group project, I always search for that guy who almost never shows up to class for their name and done it solo anyways
Not all of us extroverts. Going solo means I don't have to carry the slackers.
Me who is very advanced and works better alone even though I’m an extrovert:)
Late in life diagnosed autistic female...this is the story of my life.
me listening to that one song that triggers me anyway cuz its really good
Doggo got a ball and won’t give it up oohhh just wanna cuddle squishy cutie…. Umm yeah done that…and No F’s Given
"yeah im pretty tired lately, i just am having so much trouble waking up lately. *cough* i meant, im good, what about you?"
That was me on NYE!!! Except I was under the table eating grapes because TikTok and I went to sleep 12.03!!
Once my mum used abbreviation and I was like mum did your phone get hacked?
*Realizing I have a full life of overthinking overthinking ahead of me. NOOOOOOOOO
No pen? I take my own pen everywhere. This makes me and my pen anxious.
I hate when I accidentally make the wrong reaction face when I'm on autopilot listening to someone talking. Makes for a very awkward moment.
I'm over 40 and still don't know what I'm doing, my advice is that we are all winging it, just do what makes you happy!
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I’m being generous if a third of this list is actually about introverts, whose defining trait is needing to ‘recharge’ by mostly being alone/not interacting with others. So, apparently BP/ Reddit need to hear this again: - not all (but some) introverts have social anxiety (and extroverts/ambiverts can have it too) - not all introverts are overthinkers (and extroverts/ambiverts can be overthinkers too) - not all introverts have, somehow?, trouble sleeping (and extroverts/ambiverts can have it too) - not all introverts are depressed: I really don’t know which idiot made that one up.
For the eight millionth time: social anxiety and mood disorders ARE NOT THE SAME THING AS INTROVERTS. For the love of god, bp. Why are we still doing this once a week???
Obviously they have no clue about the difference between introversion and anti social personality disorder which is what a lot of this sounds like. Introverts like people…just not all at once and not all the time.
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Social anxiety, shyness, and being introverted are not all the same thing. FFS
I am SO glad I am not the only person irritated with the fact that the majority of these were actually memes about mental illness and NOT introversion. Labeling these as introvert memes is about as ignorant as assuming all introverts are shy. I am extremely introverted and not at all shy. And not every person who'd rather hang out at home with their dog and a good book on a Friday night is necessarily depressed. Very few of these were actually relatable to a genuine introvert.
This made me feel better after my gift for the whole community got -3 points, thanks BP
I'm an introvert but I don't dwell on it or feel it's a bad thing or a handicap. Maybe 2 or 3 of these things were relatable two me. Not sure what the rest of them were about.
I’m being generous if a third of this list is actually about introverts, whose defining trait is needing to ‘recharge’ by mostly being alone/not interacting with others. So, apparently BP/ Reddit need to hear this again: - not all (but some) introverts have social anxiety (and extroverts/ambiverts can have it too) - not all introverts are overthinkers (and extroverts/ambiverts can be overthinkers too) - not all introverts have, somehow?, trouble sleeping (and extroverts/ambiverts can have it too) - not all introverts are depressed: I really don’t know which idiot made that one up.
For the eight millionth time: social anxiety and mood disorders ARE NOT THE SAME THING AS INTROVERTS. For the love of god, bp. Why are we still doing this once a week???
Obviously they have no clue about the difference between introversion and anti social personality disorder which is what a lot of this sounds like. Introverts like people…just not all at once and not all the time.
Load More Replies... Social anxiety, shyness, and being introverted are not all the same thing. FFS
I am SO glad I am not the only person irritated with the fact that the majority of these were actually memes about mental illness and NOT introversion. Labeling these as introvert memes is about as ignorant as assuming all introverts are shy. I am extremely introverted and not at all shy. And not every person who'd rather hang out at home with their dog and a good book on a Friday night is necessarily depressed. Very few of these were actually relatable to a genuine introvert.
This made me feel better after my gift for the whole community got -3 points, thanks BP
I'm an introvert but I don't dwell on it or feel it's a bad thing or a handicap. Maybe 2 or 3 of these things were relatable two me. Not sure what the rest of them were about.
