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PasadenaTrudy

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15. I get drained too...

Reply to Still Blue in PDX (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2015, 01:19 PM

Feb 2015

but I'm an introvert. I find that being in groups or around someone who talks a lot to be draining. I get my strength and footing back by being alone and in nature. I do suffer from depression, but I am no extrovert personality-wise. So, don't beat yourself up for being like this, it's just how many of us are wired

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Not sure if I'm a loner or shy to the point of it being a disability. [View all] Still Blue in PDX Feb 2015 OP

Are you seeing anyone for depression or for how you're feeling? polly7 Feb 2015 #1

In terms of being with other people, family, -- may or not apply-- Hoppy Feb 2015 #2

I always focus on others thoughts, ideas, ambitions, etc. polly7 Feb 2015 #3

I always felt secure at work and could deal with people one-on-one as a trainer. Still Blue in PDX Feb 2015 #6

LOL .... well at least they wanted to meet you every time! polly7 Feb 2015 #7

:) nt Still Blue in PDX Feb 2015 #9

--- directed at o.p. Again, I am just throwing stuff out. Hoppy Feb 2015 #11

I have read a bit about Asperger's and sort of wondered if that's at play. Still Blue in PDX Feb 2015 #13

you sound like me. mopinko Feb 2015 #4

I have had a diagnosis of depression in the past. Still Blue in PDX Feb 2015 #5

ya gotta do what you gotta do. mopinko Feb 2015 #8

I hate my meds, but I've long since abandoned all hope of "fix myself." hunter Feb 2015 #10

Thank Gods for advocates. Still Blue in PDX Feb 2015 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author olddots Feb 2015 #12

I get drained too... PasadenaTrudy Feb 2015 #15

Introversion is not an illness! Susannah Elf Apr 2015 #16