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This person has social anxiety, not introversion.
As an actual introvert, I have no problems socializing or going to groups/clubs. I just can't be there long without getting bored and tired
Wouldn't it still be true then cause you wouldn't want to go to something that's boring and draining? I mean at least personally I don't feel anxious about going out to events and stuff but I more just don't feel motivated to cause staying home by myself sounds nice. Especially if it's something that doesn't sound that fun. But once I actually go I'm fine except for it being tiring after a while. I mean at the end of the day it does probably vary from person to person cause humans are complex.
Who says it would be boring? I'm an introvert but I enjoy social outings and talking with people, it's just draining for me
Not really.
The guy suggested something stupid. She pointed that out.
While social anxiety and introversion are commonly confused, I don’t think they are confusing them here.
I don’t like large (10+) parties. Doesn’t mean I don’t occasionally go, and it doesn’t mean I have social anxiety. And if some one suggests “fixing” it with as ignorant a solution as group therapy; yeah, I’m pointing that out to them.
I'd also argue that the two can be related, a big reason I find social interaction draining is having to fight my anxiety at all times. The few ppl I'm truly comfortable around I can interact with for much longer.
This is exactly me. I'm constantly judging myself and how I come off, every word is chosen carefully and it's just draining. That and I've had a disproportionate amount of people in my life that love nothing more than talking at people that the thought of just about any social interaction just leaves me feeling irritated.
Fair enough
How on earth did you convince yourself that support groups are only for extraverts? Support groups aren't about enjoying yourself, it's about talking about issues with people who share a similar experience so they understand what you are going through, can empathize with you, and share strategies for dealing with it.
If you think you have unique challenges to your group, having a support group is not a dumb idea. It's only sounds like a dumb idea if you have social anxiety. I even think a support group for people with social anxiety would be a good thing.
Depends strongly on what you mean by support group.
But frankly; I don’t need a specific support group. I have friends. Real friends that I can talk to; who are mutually supportive; and whom I actually trust.
In the context of the comic, they’re talking about a style of therapy that usually involves medium to large groups of people. Like in Alcoholics Anonymous.
And like all forms of therapy, it heavily depends on the individual if it’s helpful or not. One thing that’s usually not, though, is creating stressful situations to “get over” being stressed by those situations. Certainly not without extensive work prior to that.
And you’re still ignoring the core issue that being an introvert is not something that needs to be fixed.
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“Oh! You have BLONDE hair! Reading your comic, I see blondes have unique challenges! Why don’t you go dye your hair brunette!”Such a statement would get a guy slapped. And rightfully so. Intro- or extro-version is a part of who we are, and it’s not a problem like addiction or social anxiety is. It’s patently stupid to and offensive to suggest any form of therapy to “fix that.