Attention to every introvert out there: there's a perfect comic series for you. "Where's My Bubble", drawn by a self-taught artist called Debbie, perfectly portrays the daily struggles of an introverted person living in an extroverted world. The clever title indicates a lost feeling of safety and anxiety which starts when an introvert leaves the place he considers his "bubble".
According to a test carried out by the Myers-Briggs organization in 1998, almost half the people are introverts. However, some introverted tendencies, such as anxiety when speaking in public or a preferred evening at home rather than going out, are still being considered as flaws by some. These comics let people dealing with this kind of pressure know that they're not alone.
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Also, you can pretend to read it when you don't want people on public transit to interact with you.
I have this type!! lol I've literally only met 2 other people with this personality type, and a couple INTJs. Very introspective and over analytical type.
But we don't isolate ourselves, it is also like the rest of the world could 'smell' that, for what some may isolate us, others may treat us badly and so on. For example, I had a Phonetics teacher who new I was very introvert and shy. I was an A+ student, never missed a class, you know. One day, in a class, he was reading out loud a text while we were following in silence. All of a sudden, there's nothing but silence. When I look up, I see this teacher looking at me (and, consequently, the entire rest of the class). My remember my face turned so red and hot. He, with a smile of victory, said: 'Oh, Miss Anketier, always soooo serious and quiet'. I didn't say anything, I just kept looking at the darn text in silence. He was always bullying me until not long ago (and we are talking about university!).
This is me, and this all usually takes place in the span of like an hour or maaaybe 2. The bigger the crowd the shorter the time span lol
sometimes this thought, the idea of being heard, is the main reason i persevere at writing. I love this comic!
Don't hate yourself. Getting through difficulties, ( especially difficulties that other people don't have ) is hard sometimes. Sometimes life just is hard. No value judgments needed. Just get through it as best as you can.
Get home from work: 1). Unlock door and enter home 2). Strip work clothes 3). Put on comfy clothes 4). Everything else
I actually love gray clouds. That are calm and soothing but they also make me think of epic fantasy like The Hobbit. Same with fog.
So true! Like I know not all, but some including me can handle small groups, especially the longer I've known/worked/been with the group of people over time. But I'm always being surprised, and surprising others when we find out we're introverts.
YES! Traveling and holidays are so tiresome. I am allways mess at work afterwards. Want to sleep whole week when I come back.
I do that, but I'm more afraid that when it explodes someone will be hurt really bad by it.
Find the introvert mother as friend. Kids socialize with each other but we don´t need to, and we are OK with that. :)
I never ask that. Not because I always remember new people's names; I never do, not until I've heard it or seen it in writing multiple times. The reason I don't ask that is because I don't really care that much what their name is. And I've found it's less awkward when I don't come right out and say I've forgotten.
What a lot of people don't get is that we LIKE being introverts. I'm fairly sure I'm having a lot more fun than my extroverted acquaintances - but then I see what they call "outgoing" as "desperate to be surrounded by people so they don't have to think". Perspective, much?
For the last time, please stop grouping introverts and socially awkward and/or anxious people together! It's possible to be one without the other (although they can go hand in hand), and it's really not hard to tell the difference between being introverted and anxious. Sincerely, an introvert.
True, I actually act quite confidently at times and even dress boldly when I feel like it. Hell I take sexy selfies for myself while people think I'm super insecure about myself (well physically wise, depression's a b***h)
Load More Replies...This may sound weird, but as an introvert, I kinda hate winning competitions at school etc. It would always mean, I would have to appear in front of tens or hundreds of people, when being awarded. But at the same time I like winning, because it shows me I'm actually good at something. And this mixed feeling is the reason I hate competing
True, glob forbid they make me say a "quick and simple" speech
Load More Replies...What a lot of people don't get is that we LIKE being introverts. I'm fairly sure I'm having a lot more fun than my extroverted acquaintances - but then I see what they call "outgoing" as "desperate to be surrounded by people so they don't have to think". Perspective, much?
For the last time, please stop grouping introverts and socially awkward and/or anxious people together! It's possible to be one without the other (although they can go hand in hand), and it's really not hard to tell the difference between being introverted and anxious. Sincerely, an introvert.
True, I actually act quite confidently at times and even dress boldly when I feel like it. Hell I take sexy selfies for myself while people think I'm super insecure about myself (well physically wise, depression's a b***h)
Load More Replies...This may sound weird, but as an introvert, I kinda hate winning competitions at school etc. It would always mean, I would have to appear in front of tens or hundreds of people, when being awarded. But at the same time I like winning, because it shows me I'm actually good at something. And this mixed feeling is the reason I hate competing
True, glob forbid they make me say a "quick and simple" speech
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