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Susannah Elf

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16. Introversion is not an illness!

Reply to Still Blue in PDX (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2015, 05:31 PM

Apr 2015

Our society rewards and lauds extroverted types and that can make it hard to figure out whether you genuinely feel lonely and that you're missing out on something, or whether you are viewing your life the way you believe others would and feel ashamed for not measuring up. Obviously you're the only person who can make that assessment.
When I passed menopause, I discovered a tremendous freedom. No longer producing those "please love and accept me" hormones, I was able to experience my life from the inside. I used to make up things when asked how my weekend was, for example. Didn't want anyone to think I was a loser. Now I say, you know me. Embraced my inner hermit. And loved it.

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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