meeeeeeee! and APA bullshittery! (IMO)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/20/introverts-signs-am-i-introverted_n_3721431.html
Introverts! I spent a LOT of my life trying to not be one cuz it seemed like it was the "wrong" or "abnormal" way to be, but now I don't see it that way. Not completely at least. I guess mostly I envy extrovert characteristics that make things that are hard for me, easy for them. But trying to be an extrovert when you're an introvert has got to be one of the most stressful and pointless things to attempt.
Honestly, I kinda feel like I've lost my way with my self-acceptance this past few years. In the end, I think that's probably the base of my problems lately.
Here's to hoping I can find myself again!
Also! Not impressed with the American Psychiatric Association's debate on putting it in the mental illness disorder category. Screw that noise. What a bunch of dipshits. If introverts have an extra amount of problems with stress and anxiety and what not, it's more likely from the world being focused on extrovert as the norm and inroverts trying to change themselves accordingly.
Just saying. *shrug*
ETA: Apparently somewhat old news afterall!
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/self-promotion-introverts/201206/apa-gains-sanity-introverts-not-nuts
Introverts! I spent a LOT of my life trying to not be one cuz it seemed like it was the "wrong" or "abnormal" way to be, but now I don't see it that way. Not completely at least. I guess mostly I envy extrovert characteristics that make things that are hard for me, easy for them. But trying to be an extrovert when you're an introvert has got to be one of the most stressful and pointless things to attempt.
Honestly, I kinda feel like I've lost my way with my self-acceptance this past few years. In the end, I think that's probably the base of my problems lately.
Here's to hoping I can find myself again!
Also! Not impressed with the American Psychiatric Association's debate on putting it in the mental illness disorder category. Screw that noise. What a bunch of dipshits. If introverts have an extra amount of problems with stress and anxiety and what not, it's more likely from the world being focused on extrovert as the norm and inroverts trying to change themselves accordingly.
Just saying. *shrug*
ETA: Apparently somewhat old news afterall!
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/self-promotion-introverts/201206/apa-gains-sanity-introverts-not-nuts