Covid restrictions lifted a month ago in my area so I’ve been going out a lot more, probably 2-3 times a week with my friends (clubs parties etc). But everytime I go out I feel so socially dead the next day (sometimes even the next few days). I think this means I’m an introvert.
But I feel that me being socially dead like this gets in the way of me making connections with people. I just hole up in my room not wanting to talk or interact with anybody, in person or on social media. I also feel this gets in my way of getting better with women.
So bottom line, how do I manage being an introvert while still trying to expand my social circle?
Note: I’m not afraid of talking to people, but Im very bad at it lol, covid definitely did ruin my social skills as I became more comfortable with my own thoughts rather than understanding how other people would interpret my thoughts.
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First of all, COVID has made us harsher judges of people. The media is constantly showing footage of people up against other people and during COVID this was essentially non-stop and it hasn’t slowed with Ukraine.
People generally want to escape so the fact that more effort is needed to socialize is normal, especially when you think about how long some people haven’t been able to socialize as much. People are rusty so take it slow and have patience. Our brains have been used to the isolation of our rooms and houses and that feels more comfortable right now than being around people.
I wouldn’t worry as much as introversion/extraversion doesn’t naturally change much. Maybe you’re leaning more towards introversion than before but I think you’ll be fine if you take time to adjust.