Absolutely. It's hard to be an introvert in an extrovert world.

I can relate. I thought there was something wrong with me for years too until I finally came to understand why I was the way I was. You are definitely not alone!

I can relate. I know the struggle all too well.

I think there is a misidentification in society, and even in this group, that introversion and social anxiety are synonyms, which they absolutely are not. Case in point: the differences between my mother and myself. She is extremely extroverted and has to talk to people every day, or she isn't herself. She also has social anxiety and has gotten into a funk where she never leaves the house. In short, she's a mess. As for me, I need time alone every day to reset, but I'm competent and easy in company unless I'm put on the spot or unless I don't want to talk to you, in which case I just don't waste the time and energy. So maybe I'm not anxious, I'm just a bitch, who knows. ?