Does anyone else just get to the point where they just can’t handle people in general? Almost like, “Oh hey I really like you as an individual, but at the moment I really can’t handle you as a person in general”. That point you get to when you want to just take a day off, lock yourself in your room, and be content with reading books about fictional people instead of having to deal with the real thing?

If that was entirely too relatable to you, you may be an introvert. Isn’t it fun? Nope, not really. You think that’s bad? Try being half introvert and half extrovert. This is what happens when opposites attract and their offspring comes out as a 50/50 split, aka me. Don’t think this is possible personality wise? Well you’re wrong. I can go for days being this happy bubbly person that loves people and then it hits. That two to three day period where I have just had enough and nobody gets why. I’m like a battery, put me in a flash light and I can brighten up your worlds, but leave me on for four days straight and I will have no juice left!!!

When I get to the point where I just can’t cope, I really need my space! People do not help, well most people. There are a small handful of people that I can be with 24/7 and not be drained but instead be recharged. The one similar characteristic in this small group of people is that they are introverted and/or are guarded too. We are okay not talking while we are in the same room or not doing anything but watching movies for a whole day. Being accepting of each other and our mutual need for space is a lot like a bonding mechanism that binds us for life.

Those people that are beneficial during those introverted episodes are few and far between. On the other hand, there are those that seem to double the anxiety and drain all reserved energy seem to multiply like rabbits. You know what I’m talking about, those people that walk up to you and before they even speak a word you can feel yourself depleting. It’s probably not what they are trying to do. Heck, they probably don’t even realize that they are doing it, and never understand why you don’t want to hang out. Ring any bells? A name popped into your mind didn’t it? Some people may tell you to try to explain your situation to that person, however, I do not recommend this. It will only hurt their feelings and put them on edge whenever they are around you. Just let it go and take an extra amount of time when recuperating.

So the real question is, is this bad? Should we be more out going, peppy, bubbly, people pleasing, and constantly charged? The answer is no. People are just different and that’s okay. What matters is what’s healthy for you. If you need to take time for yourself go ahead and do it. If you can only handle people for a few hours out of a day, do not push your limit. If you push yourself too far you may leave permanent damage. Now, I’m not saying to stay in your little box and never experience life. Do push your limits, but prepare yourself both mentally and physically for this adventure.