Nov 29, 2007
An introvert's communication style is different than an extrovert's. Here are suggestions on communicating with people who have introverted personality traits.
Introverted personality traits and types are different than extroverted personality types in three major ways, according to Dr Marti Olsen Laney in The Introvert Advantage. Introverts are energized by their inner worlds while extroverts are energized by outer worlds. That is, introverts get their energy from themselves – their ideas, emotions and impressions. Extroverts get their energy from people, activities, and things outside of themselves.
Introverted personality types don’t thrive on a variety of stimuli, while extroverts do. Introverts tend to gain experience with a narrow, in-depth focus. Extroverted personality types tend to get experience and knowledge through a wide variety of people, places and things.
Introverts may like people very much, but find it draining to be around anyone too long. People with introverted personality traits feel overwhelmed more quickly than extroverts do - especially in group settings.
Read more: How Introverts Communicate: 10 Tips on Talking to People with Introverted Personality Traits - http://behavioural-psychology.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_introverts_communicate#ixzz0CQbtrhRB
Apr 11, 2009 Rating
Is this normal. by: Allison Mupas, MFT
It is very possible you are just an introvert and you don't like to do the same things as others! You sound like you prefer quiet, one on one interactions! There is nothing wrong with that. Is this problem interfering with your functioning? Do you miss work, school or socializing due to a fear of people? Feel free to e-mail me through my website if you want to talk about this further. http://www.changeseeker.org.
I also agree with Merri Ellen, getting an evaluation by a doctor and some bloodwork is always a great place to start!
Take care, Allison Mupas, Marriage and Family Therapist
