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In reply to the discussion: 8 Common Myths About Introverts [View all]

hamsterjill

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8. I think so many of us have learned to be social. It's almost a requirement, particularly if you work somewhere.
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 11:36 PM
13 hrs ago

I felt your post was pretty descriptive of myself, too. I can function reasonably well in social or business atmospheres, but given the choice, I'd be sitting in my backyard with my fur kids.

I think many of us have ESP of sorts. When we walk into a room full of people, all of the emotion, the drama, the personas just come at you all at once, and it can overload the senses. At least that's the way I feel. I hate being in a crowded store (like my Costco) because there are just too many people! I feel like I'm bouncing off bodies, and my senses are going bonkers.

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