Introvert, Dear: A Community for Introverts

Unashamedly asking for what you need is crucial to succeeding as an introvert in an “extroverted” workplace.

For introverts who experience hypochondria, worrying about getting sick becomes the focal point of their life.

I’m the poster child for social anxiety, but it took me a long time to realize that not everyone does these “weird” things.

Introverts don’t hate talking or interacting with people, but we have to do it in our own way.

In an “extroverted” world that never stops making noise, being quiet is a gift, not a drawback.

Each introverted Myers-Briggs type will see themselves (at least on some level) in these popular TV characters.

Deep conversations and one-on-one get-togethers are the way to an introvert friend’s heart.

These women prove that introverts are valuable assets in the world of policy and government.

Drop-in visitors, nosy people, and impromptu phone calls are just a few of the things introverts find annoying.

It’s validating to see introverted characters, especially in a society that doesn’t place us in the mainstream.

As a highly sensitive introvert, in a split second, my thoughts spider out in a thousand different directions.

I chase after beauty to a fault. I feel sapped by the mundane. Balance tends to be just out of reach, so I tip toward solitude.

For introverts, needing quiet time isn’t the same as sulking, having a negative mindset, or being sad.

What may come across as aloofness is really the consequence of our introvert brains — the wheels of our minds never stop churning.

1. You’re easily overwhelmed by sensory input, everything from bright lights to sudden sounds.

We’re not overreacting. The feelings that come with social anxiety are real, no matter how irrational they seem to others.