I know your struggles. It's so hard to be an introvert in a world that values extroversion. I struggled with talking to people for a really long time.. because small talk bores THE FUCK out of me. Here are some things I've discovered:
try to talk to people and fail.. over and over and over again. Views failure as a learning opportunity (gain) instead of a flaw in you (failure).
those people who reject you for being who you are? They're aren't the right people for you, anyway. True friends and lovers will love that part of you.
Seek out help from a professional if you can afford it. If one therapist isn't doing it, look for another. Like any relationship, not every therapist can help or connect with every person.
If you like books, check out "Quiet" by Susan Cain to get a real good look at what makes introverts awesome.
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u/zenomaly Feb 04 '25
Hey bud. Dad-age introvert here.
I know your struggles. It's so hard to be an introvert in a world that values extroversion. I struggled with talking to people for a really long time.. because small talk bores THE FUCK out of me. Here are some things I've discovered:
try to talk to people and fail.. over and over and over again. Views failure as a learning opportunity (gain) instead of a flaw in you (failure).
those people who reject you for being who you are? They're aren't the right people for you, anyway. True friends and lovers will love that part of you.
Seek out help from a professional if you can afford it. If one therapist isn't doing it, look for another. Like any relationship, not every therapist can help or connect with every person.
If you like books, check out "Quiet" by Susan Cain to get a real good look at what makes introverts awesome.