Why Introverts Might Get the ‘Weekend Blues’ — And How to Handle It
The weekend blues happen when you should be enjoying your time off, but instead, you feel guilty, lonely, or anxious.
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Sometimes, it feels like the world doesn’t “get” you — especially if you’re an introvert. But we’re fellow “quiet ones,” so we get it. Here are some of our favorite stories about what it’s like being an introvert.
The weekend blues happen when you should be enjoying your time off, but instead, you feel guilty, lonely, or anxious.
An introvert hangover can leave you feeling exhausted, making you want nothing more than to escape to a quiet place alone.
Every introvert has likely heard these kinds of rude comments at some point.
For introverts, these things are “terrifying” all year long, not just on Halloween!
There are plenty of introvert-friendly ways to enjoy Halloween without feeling like you have to go to a big party.
Although as an introvert I still don’t fit the mold that other adults expect, I’ve learned how to turn down the volume on the anxious voices in my head.
If I come across as rude, it’s not that I don’t like you. As a very introverted person, I’m probably just uncomfortable.
Introverts’ brains are wired a little differently than extroverts’ brains, so everyday experiences can become stressful for us “quiet ones.”
I’ve always found it difficult to make friends, let alone the deep friendships that introverts crave. But that’s not stopping me from being my own best friend.
No matter how much I may love my family, having anyone in my space for more than a day is overwhelming.