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Originally Posted by Caged Great
I used to struggle with being introverted before as well, but I found that the more times that you're in a situation that you're uncomfortable in the easier it gets.
if there is going to be a meet up, I'll be there.
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I know you might have been aiming this a different way as well, but it really isn't as simple as introverted/extroverted.
It isn't just about putting yourself into uncomfortable situations, or forcing yourself to do something new. These might be strategies to combat specific parts of loneliness but they aren't obviously an all encompassing solution (and I'm not saying you were implying that).
I am an introvert for sure. I do pretty well in most social situations however, I am not a recluse, go out and do well at all sorts of gatherings...It is a tough condition to identify and is probably rooted in a myriad of issues blending together to one result of feeling isolated and hopeless.
Not sure on a "every size fits" solution, but this and the mental health awareness stuff does hit home with me and I feel like many people in a similar situation with me might feel...a small measure of hope that they aren't as alone as they think. Fixes nothing, but sometimes the de-stigmatizing (probably not a word) of a condition can go a long way.