16 Small Difficult Things About Being a Highly Sensitive Introvert
It’s not easy being a highly sensitive introvert, because little things that don’t bother other people can be too much for you.
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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.
It’s not easy being a highly sensitive introvert, because little things that don’t bother other people can be too much for you.
Introverts endure a large amount of blanket labeling. I’d like to clear up three of the most common misconceptions I encounter.
The dark side of Christmas is the day itself. The dreaded family lunch. People I have not seen in years all gathered around one table.
One of the most prominent ways that this misunderstanding of who I am is made known to me is through the process of giving and receiving gifts.
When family members get together, they bring all-around discord with them. Am I the only person who thinks this might be a ticking time bomb?
The holidays can be a tough time for introverts. Suddenly there are tons of social events to attend. Can we just get a little alone time, please?
People share everything about themselves online, and as an introvert who values privacy and staying out of the spotlight, that makes me uncomfortable.
Thanksgiving can be a tough time for introverts. We love our families, but this day can be exhausting, because we get drained from socializing.
If you’re an introvert who likes to color, there’s finally a coloring book made for you. Introvert Dreams is a journey through an introvert’s inner world.
Writing can be a lonely venture. Although it hasn’t been proven in a scientific study, I would argue that writers, like myself, are generally introverts.