Very nice!

Big hugs

Nothing wrong with you at all. The best definititon of intro/extrovert I've heard is that a extrovert expends energy when alone and recharges it in social situations, while an introvert expends energy socially and recharges it alone. There is nothing weird about an introvert loving and enjoying social situations just like there's nothing wrong with an extrovert enjoying alone time.

I feel and relate to you and this comic!

My best advice for you is this: Try to think that you are not alone, and there are people who love you for who you are

I feel this immensely

Sounds like overstimulation. Could have a lot of root causes, but certainly something a lot of folks can understand and relate to.

it's a sentiment I often hear from people nowadays and I think it's important to remember it's completely natural. You like eating good food, but you need rest between meals. Sleep becomes unsatisfying if you don't spend your energy and stay in bed all day. Every need requires a downtime after being fulfilled, and it's especially true for the ones that drain you mentally rather than show physical effects. Take care ❤

I also struggle with this! The blanket cause for it is usually overstimulation. I have ADHD, and so keeping my focus on a conversation and processing the audio takes a lot out of me, and it's worse if there are loud noises competing for that attention. I found out very early that clubs are an absolute no-go for me.

I hope your friends continue to be patient with you, and I hope you can also be patient with yourself! It isn't a character flaw, it's (probably) some kind of disability. If you suspect it might be ADHD, it might also be worth talking to your family doctor. If they think you're right, they can recommend a specialist so you can get a diagnosis and possibly be prescribed medication that can help. I've been on and off medication for the last few years, and it's always helped me get back on my feet when I felt I was struggling.

Whatever you choose to do, know you're not alone! <3

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I think that might be an autism thing? I get like that too and I’m autistic.

Jackaloo what the fuck, you can't put me on blast like that! ... wait, what do you mean other people are like this too?!

In all seriousness, it really sucks and I'm glad you've got people around you who understand. I'm sadly stuck in an extrovert hellscape with people who question everything I do.

Way too relatable. *hugs*

I've heard it described better as battery charging and battery draining. It charges one battery to be out with friends (extrovert) and discharges the other battery. We all need to charge both, and the (personal, subjective) balance is the key.

100% normal - everyone has a social battery that gets drained and needs recharging. How much battery we have differs from person to person and we can feel extroverted when it's charged up then introverted when it runs low

Introvert who like to give but not recieve attention.

You're Loved, Respected & we have Patient with You.
Yes, we know that you care.
Thank you, Jackaloo. *Gently Hugs & Nuzzles*

Speaking as a lifelong introvert, I have to say that what you are going through is very common. My favorite place to reset my often-over-clocked brain is my bedroom.
I can handle dealing people at my job, but hoooo boy, does that drain me dry.

Have you ever spent hours upon hours with someone you know deeply and never get tired of them? I experience both of these things. And I think it has to do with a lot of variables such as how much you know everyone, how many people are there, their personalities, etc. There's nothing wrong with you, but there may be people you can talk to who don't tire you out. And also it's ok to get exhausted from social interactions. Humans have been around long enough to normalize all of these things.

All too true. Thank you for putting words and images to this feeling.

Why'd you make a comic about me? Bfr I feel the exact same, even call myself an introverted extrovert.

You and me both 😔
I never know why I hold myself back or be harder on myself when something doesn't go right.

ahhhhh social introversion my behated. gotta get away from home so I don’t die but also gotta get back home in a reasonable amount of time so I don’t die. what a grand mix of things

That.... describes me to a T and i've never seen it put so eloquetly! definantly not alone in this i assure you

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Ooof triple A huh? I am luck to only have Autism. I can imagine it's rough so please remember to always make time for yourself. <3

I also read it as triple a, despite them not actually saying it out loud. It's rough out there!

100% me in the same boat!

You are a very nice guy with acrophobia, it happens but doesn't change how great you are.

100% you're just an introvert, it's a misconception introverts dislike social interacions. Plenty of introverts enjoy being social immensely, it's just that for an introvert being social costs energy, while for an extrovert being social gives energy. As long as the people around you understand that you just need to be on your own to recharge your social battery every so often it should all be fine

100% relatable

This is my experience as an introvert. A lot of people assume introverts don't *like* being out with people and that's not really how it works. I love being out with the people I love, but at a certain point I just need to go decompress. It's not weird; it's just one aspect of the human brain's natural neurodiversity. And diversity is something to celebrate.

My boyfriend is kinda like that too. Good thing I am an Ambivert

As others have already expressed, hoo boy - I relate to this tremendously!

I fully relate to this.

You're definitely not alone. For me it's just that I truly am introverted! I love my friends, and I love hanging out with them, but they all understand that after a bunch of socializing I need 2-3 business days alone or I get cranky lol. Just how we're wired. I'm glad you also have friends who understand :)

Ambivert is a thing. Nothing is wrong with you, and you don't have to explain the why to anyone. Simply excuse yourself from the conversation. The people who mind don't matter, and the people who matter don't mind.

I usually think of it more as a battery, but I very much can relate to the need for reset time as a result of social situations; regardless of the people or circumstances of that situation.

yeah, I feel this.

I relate to this quite a bit. I'm OK talking online, or just hanging with one person all day. But a big con? I need to chill for a few hours every night before bed just by myself, or in a place like the hotel pool/hot tub. Just relaxing with my thoughts

Could very possibly be on the autism spectrum.

Overstimulation is a big thing for me, and it never made any sense at all until I was diagnosed with autism and someone took the time to explain to my why being in public made me want to peel off my own skin.

Bruh, you're just like me for real!

I feel this so much.

I felt that in my core and I feel comfort in a sense knowing I’m not alone

It happens when you process your environment deeply. You're simply processing more information than your peers. But if they care about you, they will understand your needs.

Alright, so... I'm not trying to diagnose you or anything —I'm no professional— but if I didn't know any better, I'd say that you were describing my own journey with struggling, discovering, & getting diagnosed with ADHD. The "extroverted introvert" is also a pretty common description for people with undiagnosed ADHD...
It may be worth your while to look into seeing an ADHD specialist (they're often well aware of the "something else"s as well) & see what they think.

I don't know you personally to say for sure, but this can be a sign of autism. Maybe you should see a specialist.

That's so understandable.

Mate: this is me. I'm a musician. I perform professionally. I play in front of hundreds and thousands of people... And afterward? Gin and tonic with my cat in a dark, quiet house and happiness. One way I heard it described is this: if the crowds and energy stimulate and excite you, you're an extrovert . If the crowds and energy drain you, you're likely an introvert. Or like me, extrovert by training, Asperger's introvert by nature...

Same. I am grateful for my patient friends

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