Hooray for Introverts!

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by Jay

I am also introverted. I have a few people that I like to associate with, but I am generally not happy unless with a smaller group. (Not sure why I enjoy big conferences, except the possibility that there are a few possible friends there and of course Jesus.)

Definition: Contrary to what most people think, an introvert is not simply a person who is shy. In fact, being shy has little to do with being an introvert! Shyness has an element of apprehension, nervousness and anxiety, and while an introvert may also be shy, introversion itself is not shyness. Basically, an introvert is a person who is energized by being alone and whose energy is drained by being around other people.

Introverts are more concerned with the inner world of the mind. They enjoy thinking, exploring their thoughts and feelings. They often avoid social situations because being around people drains their energy. This is true even if they have good social skills. After being with people for any length of time, such as at a party, they need time alone to "recharge."

When introverts want to be alone, it is not, by itself, a sign of depression. It means that they either need to regain their energy from being around people or that they simply want the time to be with their own thoughts. Being with people, even people they like and are comfortable with, can prevent them from their desire to be quietly introspective.

Being introspective, though, does not mean that an introvert never has conversations. However, those conversations are generally about ideas and concepts, not about what they consider the trivial matters of social small talk.

Fits me to the T. Well, except on AFF. LOL

[Jay]

Originally Posted by berkeley

Fits me to the T. Well, except on AFF. LOL

Actually, you are likely at home with very few people around you. Further you are enjoing mentally stimulating discussions with approximately 10 people at once, with out the stess of having to listen to everyone at the same time. In addition, you get to choose who you are going to reply to and who you are not. AFF is the perfect place for introverts to relax and recharge.

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by Jay

Actually, you are likely at home with very few people around you. Further you are enjoing mentally stimulating discussions with approximately 10 people at once, with out the stess of having to listen to everyone at the same time. In addition, you get to choose who you are going to reply to and who you are not. AFF is the perfect place for introverts to relax and recharge.

on AFF??

[Jay]

Originally Posted by berkeley

on AFF??

Sure. At least, we are not generally engaged in pointless small talk. Pointless ethereal discussion maybe.

[Dagwood]

Another mark for team INFJ here, and here's why...

writing > speaking
smaller crowd > larger crowd
lone country road > busy street/highway
music > book > television
baseball > football
golf > hockey
basketball > soccer
shadow > limelight
perfection > disarray (or, passively OCD)
unique/different > mainstream/popular

That's pretty much it in a nutshell for me...

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by Dagwood

Another mark for team INFJ here, and here's why...

writing > speaking
smaller crowd > larger crowd
lone country road > busy street/highway
music > book > television
baseball > football
golf > hockey
basketball > soccer
shadow > limelight
perfection > disarray (or, passively OCD)
unique/different > mainstream/popular

That's pretty much it in a nutshell for me...

We are very similar.

[Amanah]

http://www.personalitypage.com/INFJ.html

[Dagwood]

Originally Posted by Amanah

http://www.personalitypage.com/INFJ.html

Precisely where I found my description! Although not 100% accurate (things like this rarely ever are), it's pretty close to it...

[Dagwood]

Originally Posted by berkeley

We are very similar.

Go us!

[bbyrd009]

Ha, what do you call an introvert who isn't necessarily uncomfortable in public, but more or less unaffected, although cognizant of it? Just sort of around things, without actually being engaged in them, kind of just independently demonstrating...hmm, independence, of a sort, freedom.

I think as long as the danger of...myopia? tunnel vision? is addressed, this is a superior walk.