I don’t know if I’m an introvert because of my extreme social anxiety or whether it’s the other way around.

That's intimidating! I'm really awkward around a lot of people, I would probably freeze up. I do much better when it's a group of doggos.

I always test as an INTJ. I'm a good number 2 guy but I'm no front man.

I am extremely outgoing WHEN I do leave my home but I am definitely an introvert. I love being around people for short periods of time but then I get drained and need to be alone to refuel. Introversion is not the same as being shy it simply reflects where we turn when we feel depleted or have an issue we are facing. One of the best descriptions I heard was...You have a problem arise at work, do you go ask coworkers for help or shut the office door and figure it out by yourself?

I think people confuse introvert and extrovert with quiet or talkative. The better lens (sure is for me) is from where you draw your energy. I can speak to anyone in any situation, work in sales, and on occasion give a speech. But I am decidedly an introvert. I draw my energy internally rather than from others. And when I am by myself I am never, ever alone.

I think knowing you share the bond of being introverted makes conversation easier. Takes some of the awkwardness out of the situation.

I might have liked that. I'm an introvert but sometimes I can be quite the chatterbox

A member described introverted as someone who prefers solitude to social activities & has nothing to do with being shy. That makes sense to me.