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Post by tracyarts on Apr 14, 2020 9:08:24 GMT
I knew I was. With the brain injury, I can't handle crowds well and even low-key socializing is draining. Normally I only leave the house 2-3 times a week. I'm feeling a sense of relief from knowing that nobody is going to give me any shit whatsoever for staying at home and staying away from people. My husband isn't needy for attention and has his job to do in the daytime and then he games with his buddy for a couple of hours in the evening. It's nice having someone else in the house but still being able to have my solitude. I would love it if his employer lets him continue working from home after they eventually reopen the office. But as long as we're able to stay safely at home and have everything we need delivered, I'm quite content.
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Post by AussieMeg on Apr 14, 2020 9:24:14 GMT
I've always known I was an introvert. This has been a dream come true for me, with the exception of the threat of sickness and possibly death This is me, word for word. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2020 10:03:12 GMT
I'm probably the middle of the road IRL. It hasn't bothered me that much but I do live with 3 others. I appreciate that it can be very difficult for others who live on their own though.
I have to admit some days I have wished for a little me time on the odd occasion. Something I probably took for granted before all of this - days to myself when not at work ( I only work part-time) with DH at work and DD 2 at school now we're all here 24/7 including DD1. Having said that it doesn't bother me that much.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 14, 2020 10:36:23 GMT
This has been the one time in my life that I am very grateful that I have mental illness and have done the very hard work of learning to live with it. Outside of having some extra sweet treats, I'm doing absolutely fine. I'm still working from home, and I'm exercising and crafting. I'm 100% secure in my bubble right now. It took me a couple of weeks to get used to it. But I'm on week #4 of isolation and I have to say, I can totally do this.
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 15, 2020 14:42:54 GMT
I'm generally an extrovert, but need alone time to recharge.
Well, I am recharged! I want to do things now. I am going to do what another Pea suggested and start a bucket list jar. I'm writing on small pieces of paper what I want to do and putting them in my jar. I'd credit the Pea, if I could remember who it was!
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Post by luckyjune on Apr 15, 2020 15:14:59 GMT
I'm an omnivert, meaning I can pull off the extroveredness required to teach 7th grade. But in my heart of hearts, I'm an introvert, who is loving this time at home. I'm noticing some of my more extroverted friends coming apart at the seams. They need their people like they need air and all this isolation is killing them. Makes me want to say, "Welcome to my world, where it is tough to be reserved in a society that accommodates those who speak the most and the loudest!"
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Post by tentoes on Apr 15, 2020 15:42:27 GMT
I am definitely an introvert. I've known it for a long time. I am living with family now for a month. We're making that permanent now. I still enjoy my "alone time" though. I have my own quarters I share with my dog!
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Post by peabay on Apr 15, 2020 17:30:18 GMT
I don’t know what I am. I don’t like people, but I HATE being home. I NEED events. I need museums and live theatre and lectures and Disney World. However, if I could go to those places and be the only one there, I’d be extremely happy. totally agree. Although I do miss my girlfriends. I always thought I was more introverted than I am. I really do miss just getting together for lunch or my bi-weekly mani/pedi date with one of my friends. I'm surprised how much I miss them. And I'm totally, totally missing my adult kids. OMG - the thought that I can't jump in my car and see them is torture. |
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Post by tania7424 on Apr 15, 2020 17:40:19 GMT
I would be an extroverted introvert. I really enjoy being social like dinners, drinks on patios, etc. I find events where I have to be *on* the entire time exhausting. Like, leave me alone for the next day or so to recharge in peace. I'm on leave from work since I work with the public and this virus could cause major damage to my remaining kidney. I'm doing ok being home with all four of us, but do get the itch to get out once a week or so. Just by myself. But public is so risky for me.  |
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