My social anxiety was already on high alert before the wedding even started. There were well over 100 guests, most of whom I did not know. The wedding was at 4 p.m., and the reception started at 6. I had to drive a few hours to the venue, so I was already quite depleted. Recently, I was at a wedding of two very close friends of mine. (And I’m not alone: Oprah and Amy Schumer, both introverts, have said they do this, too.) Other times, I just hunker down in the bathroom for a few minutes. My extroverted friends know that I’m fading fast when, after a lively game of Charades, B.S., or Munchkin (not a sponsor), I exit stage right and disappear. This is the physically-distanced approach: being there one moment, and not, the next. You can’t find us: We’re right next to you, and then, all of a sudden, we’re not. 4 Signs an Introvert Is Socially Drained 1. To my extroverts reading this to understand the introvert(s) in their life better, what signs can you look for? I’ll highlight just a few ways, from my own personal experiences, that you can notice. However, we know our social batteries are not infinite. This is such a common occurrence for introverts, but it still creeps up on us, especially if we’re with people with whom we genuinely enjoy spending time. Dear introvert, how frequently do you find yourself at a social event, actually enjoying yourself, only to realize your battery is depleted? To any extroverts reading this, have you ever been witness to this phenomenon in an introvert’s life?
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