Great video Andrew! Sadly I can relate to a lot of what you said. I've always been a huge introvert as well as a highly sensitive person and kids began making fun of me for not talking all the way back in primary school. I remember being by surprised by the fact that they thought I didn't talk a lot, so it clearly wasn't an intentional thing or just me being shy. That's how I know that the social anxiety that followed came from people's reactions to my quietness rather than the introversion itself. It does bother me quite a bit when people equate the two, so I'm glad to hear you point that difference out. I became more and more self conscious of the fact that I was quiet to the point that I became almost mute in secondary school, except around my group of friends. I was afraid of what they'd say when I did talk and afraid of them making fun of me for not talking, so it was pretty rough. It was only later that I learned the difference between social anxiety and introversion and realised that I only had to overcome the social anxiety, not the introversion, which was a really freeing realisation. My childhood experiences were pretty scarring and I still struggle with social anxiety, but I'm a lot better than I was and am happy being an introvert. I'm also self-employed, so I don't have to deal with the draining effects of working with people all day, which definitely helps! I do wish I had the opportunity to meet more people in the real world sometimes as I don't have many friends living close by anymore, but that's another story. Thanks again for sharing your insights and hope you're doing well. :)
This really spoke to me. I'm an introvert and suffer from, anxiety and social anxiety. It is really a struggle from day to day. This video was really good to hear and gives me high hopes.
Hi Kayla, I am happy that this video spoke to you. We are all in this together and we have all had these negative experiences trying to fit in. I hope you are able to overcome to live a happy life you deserve.
The Andrew K Channel wow thank you so much. How nice to say. You deserve everything as well and more. It's good to know their are others like us you know? It can be such a struggle in the work place for me, daily life, evetything. Extroverts just don't understand us sometimes I feel. "why are they so quiet, weird, what's wrong with them" everything I've heard. I just can relate so much to you. Do you think you'd make any other videos like this? Just wondering. I'm subscribing though 👍
@@stfubch I am 32 and I have been dealing with it my entire life. From school to work. It never ends.. So I think finding a new path in life that suits our needs is what is most important. And it is comforting and concerning to know that a large portion of the population which is us (25%) amazing people who think the same and seek happiness in different ways exist but also are alienated and excluded. The worst feeling. The feeling of never being a part of something or being left out or not accepted. I definitely plan on making more videos on introverts! Please check out my 1st video I did some time ago called the Introvert advantage: What is means to be an introvert: ruclips.net/video/Sul3v66UilM/видео.html And thank you for your subscription! :) Please feel free to contact me anytime. I wish you all the best.
Thank you so much for making this video. It was so good. My story is so very close to yours, (regarding past negative social experiences, bullying) and I completely agree with so many points you made. As a child, I believe I was so much more of an extrovert. But later in life due to so many negative social experiences, I became much more introverted and I can very much relate to a lot of the experiences you spoke about here.
Hi Sonia, thank you. I am sorry to hear about your past experiences. It can be hard to figure out who you are when you feel you don't fit in. I use to be very talkative as a child and that all changed when I was bullied constantly at a young age.. I became very quiet cause of fear of being attacked. I think anxiety disorders develop because some introverts are not having their needs met and are always being exposed to high energy drawing people. It is quite surprising how empowered you can feel with other introverts.
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Great video Andrew! Sadly I can relate to a lot of what you said. I've always been a huge introvert as well as a highly sensitive person and kids began making fun of me for not talking all the way back in primary school. I remember being by surprised by the fact that they thought I didn't talk a lot, so it clearly wasn't an intentional thing or just me being shy. That's how I know that the social anxiety that followed came from people's reactions to my quietness rather than the introversion itself. It does bother me quite a bit when people equate the two, so I'm glad to hear you point that difference out. I became more and more self conscious of the fact that I was quiet to the point that I became almost mute in secondary school, except around my group of friends. I was afraid of what they'd say when I did talk and afraid of them making fun of me for not talking, so it was pretty rough. It was only later that I learned the difference between social anxiety and introversion and realised that I only had to overcome the social anxiety, not the introversion, which was a really freeing realisation. My childhood experiences were pretty scarring and I still struggle with social anxiety, but I'm a lot better than I was and am happy being an introvert. I'm also self-employed, so I don't have to deal with the draining effects of working with people all day, which definitely helps! I do wish I had the opportunity to meet more people in the real world sometimes as I don't have many friends living close by anymore, but that's another story.
Thanks again for sharing your insights and hope you're doing well. :)
This really spoke to me. I'm an introvert and suffer from, anxiety and social anxiety. It is really a struggle from day to day. This video was really good to hear and gives me high hopes.
Hi Kayla, I am happy that this video spoke to you. We are all in this together and we have all had these negative experiences trying to fit in. I hope you are able to overcome to live a happy life you deserve.
The Andrew K Channel wow thank you so much. How nice to say. You deserve everything as well and more. It's good to know their are others like us you know? It can be such a struggle in the work place for me, daily life, evetything. Extroverts just don't understand us sometimes I feel. "why are they so quiet, weird, what's wrong with them" everything I've heard. I just can relate so much to you. Do you think you'd make any other videos like this? Just wondering. I'm subscribing though 👍
@@stfubch I am 32 and I have been dealing with it my entire life. From school to work. It never ends.. So I think finding a new path in life that suits our needs is what is most important. And it is comforting and concerning to know that a large portion of the population which is us (25%) amazing people who think the same and seek happiness in different ways exist but also are alienated and excluded. The worst feeling. The feeling of never being a part of something or being left out or not accepted. I definitely plan on making more videos on introverts! Please check out my 1st video I did some time ago called the Introvert advantage: What is means to be an introvert: ruclips.net/video/Sul3v66UilM/видео.html
And thank you for your subscription! :) Please feel free to contact me anytime. I wish you all the best.
Thank you so much for making this video. It was so good. My story is so very close to yours, (regarding past negative social experiences, bullying) and I completely agree with so many points you made. As a child, I believe I was so much more of an extrovert. But later in life due to so many negative social experiences, I became much more introverted and I can very much relate to a lot of the experiences you spoke about here.
Hi Sonia, thank you. I am sorry to hear about your past experiences. It can be hard to figure out who you are when you feel you don't fit in. I use to be very talkative as a child and that all changed when I was bullied constantly at a young age.. I became very quiet cause of fear of being attacked. I think anxiety disorders develop because some introverts are not having their needs met and are always being exposed to high energy drawing people. It is quite surprising how empowered you can feel with other introverts.