Why yes, being a person being an extrovert with social anxiety might be considered as a major predicament. In time, I have come to recognize why having such characteristics are so difficult:

I'm very quiet, but have a lot to say.

I often come off as the quiet yet shy type who will just sit and listen to what you are saying without providing an expression of my own in return. It might look as if I am trying to follow with everything you're saying, but, believe me, I have thought of at least twenty different responses in my mind to shoot back at you. The thing is, I have so much to share, but I am very scared of embarrassing myself by accidentally saying the wrong thing. In response, I would rather stay quiet and listen to others talk.

I like to be alone, but do not leave.

Having social anxiety causes me to lay in my warm cozy bed in my snuggie, with having marathons of "Boys Meets World" playing on my television. In the same way I am anxious at home, I feel the same experiences when I am alone. But through the love of my mother and needing to work overtime, I having learned that separating yourself from other people will not relieve social anxiety. So when the time comes where I do not feel like talking, having someone around to be there for me when I decide to talk is very comforting. But other times, just being present with others is enough to keep me content.

All of the following situations have caused me to struggle each and everyday. But as I grow older, I remind myself that this is part of who I am.

There is a glowing light amidst the darkness of the damp tunnels, and it's up to you to find it.