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Is being too much of an introvert bad?
An Introvert is a quiet person that doesn’t like to talk very much and likes to keep their thoughts mostly to themselves. Being an introvert is often considered weak. They aren’t quite as good as the extroverts, who just seem to breeze through life. But that’s not true, there is nothing wrong with being an introvert.
Can you be an introvert and antisocial?
But while introversion is a common personality trait, being antisocial and cutting yourself off from social interaction can be a sign of an underlying issue. If you don’t enjoy social interaction and stay away from social situations as much as possible, this is called social anhedonia.
Signs of antisocial personality disorder
- exploit, manipulate or violate the rights of others.
- lack concern, regret or remorse about other people’s distress.
- behave irresponsibly and show disregard for normal social behaviour.
- have difficulty sustaining long-term relationships.
- be unable to control their anger.
Is it possible to be an introvert and also be antisocial?
Maybe—but probably not. There are many possibilities: you could be an introvert who is also antisocial, an introvert who is not antisocial, or an antisocial extrovert.
What does it mean to be an introvert?
Being an introvert means your energy levels are depleted quickly from social interaction. While an introvert might also suffer from social anxiety or even be an antisocial person, the “introvert” label doesn’t require it. Introverts can be confident and happy to socialize within their chosen boundaries.
Why do introverts get burned out when they socialize?
Because introverts are particularly susceptible to social burnout; socializing can overstimulate us. It has to do with the way we’re wired. Compared to extroverts, we’re more sensitive to noise and other forms of stimulation.
Do introverts have more friends?
Introversion is about energy, not the number of friends you have. Introverts are also presumed to be shy and struggle to make new friends. This is, of course, not true. Introverts could happily make new friends, and easily maintain a fun group of old friends.