I do that fake phone call thingy way too often.

I just fake the phone call, wave and smile at the person i dont want to talk to and when he passes, I get relieved.

I had to turn off the lights, close the windows, make sure the room was completely dark before eating the beans my aunt set at the dinning. The beans had weavles and eating that food was ewwwwing me. I hate to throw away food. I had to avoid the conversation on why I refused the food when she knew i was famished. I just swallowed the food in the dark corner like i was being punished.

Later, she was singing my praise, that i dont refuse food like my other cousins, if only she knew how tormented i was.

Chai, I see myself doing 90% of these things pointed out here�

Mine ain't this bad...but i hate people and crowded places...

Introversion is indeed a gift. It allows room for intuitive thinking and a lot of observation. You know the names of a lot of people even though they don't know yours (because you don't talk to them but you hear people call their names). You also learn to be your best friend and though, introverts can be shy, they have a lot of self-esteem.

However, just as extroverts need to balance-up by finding time to think, introverts need to open up a little more also. Because I rarely talk, most people would think I have ni idea what's been discussed until I eventually open up. I do procrastinate calls a lot, miss all undergraduate dinners and award night (though I was to be given an award) and for a long time now, I've been using work and study as an excuse to avoid family ceremonies. On top of this, one still needs to open up a little bit. Acute introversion is a sickness on it's own the same way been too lousy is bad.

traihit:
Introversion is indeed a gift. It allows room for intuitive thinking and a lot of observation. You know the names of a lot of people even though they don't know yours (because you don't talk to them but you hear people call their names). You also learn to be your best friend and though, introverts can be shy, they have a lot of self-esteem.

However, just as extroverts need to balance-up by finding time to think, introverts need to open up a little more also. Because I rarely talk, most people would think I have ni idea what's been discussed until I eventually open up. I do procrastinate calls a lot, miss all undergraduate dinners and award night (though I was to be given an award) and for a long time now, I've been using work and study as an excuse to avoid family ceremonies. On top of this, one still needs to open up a little bit. Acute introversion is a sickness on it's own the same way been too lousy is bad.

Introverts aren't shy.

People with social anxiety disorder tend to be shy. Lots of people mistake one for the other

In course of getting out it was a rough route and there are many things I can't rember nor be able to point out nown ...but I can list some of the books i read..spiritual controlled temperament,why u act the way u act,Dummy in 21st century,visit to the other side,excellent leadership...and many more I have forgotten. ...but the breakthrough came during US 2008 election I followed a documentary on McCain he is an introvert and somehow steamers I found out he seeks for support any time he wants to speak in the public it could be stage he would hold or cross his hands to give himself firm courage, ,,so much story behind it...yes we are born to be different nd that's what make usthe same with that have it at your mind every time that no one is better than you or superior than you,,it dosent mean u will not respect people courage and high self esteem shouldn't elude you,your mirror should always be your coach talk to your self at the mirror,recite every statement u want to make in public in your closet nd gain the courage u need..make I no drop plenty letter...most importantly always look out for knowledge if your in a conversation and u make sense and give out knowledge people will always want to listen nd sought your opinion in issues..surround ya self with positive vibes...It's in exhaustible

GODWINGODSON:

Ill like to change myself as well. I want to be able to speak for myself. Please could you give tips that you have learned on your journey.

I'm an ambivert, i can be both extroverted and introverted. I don't think introversion makes you shy. Most of these excuse sound like anxiety.

lol..well mine is I fake something being in my eye whenever I walk pass people I know. I hate crowded places and I could be in my room all day long so long as I have food

d most common one for me is to go round a street just to avoid people sitting outside from welcoming me

I can relate with some things here...I detest be in a crowded gatherings, Occasions etc cud be snobbish too . I am more relaxed when am with my close pals or just being alone.

Aladdin1:
am an introvert but most of those thing i read up there sounds a bit crazy to me.i only can not address crowd in public. especially when am called to do so impromtu.i would panic and my heart beat fast fast but i dont avoid people much but i am not a crowd per say but i wouldnt do most of those thing that people did to avoid people

Have you been able to find a solution cos I need it as I have been made the vice president of my fellowship�. I miss my introverted life, now I'm forced to talk and address people.

Yea I udsnd u can keep small circle by coming out of introvercy u don't need the whole world to be your friend ,you don't have to fight anyone ,mostly they don't udsnd you and u don't owe everyone to udsnd you..u want to be aggressive cos u lack expression but that introvert part of you can't allow you..u can be better affect more life with the personality inside you,maybe u can even make money with it ...u never can
tell..fell free embrace life leave freely u might be happy at the end

LostAddict:


I am so happy living like that it has helped me keep a very small circle of friends and stay out of trouble. I have several personalities inside of me and most times people don't ever understand that, there would be times when I would like to talk or even want to be aggressive other times I to just sit by myself and talk to myself.

Leviana:
I bought headphones for this sole purpose. Even if they're dead or I'm not even listening to music, I still always have them on to avoid human interaction.

I once told someone who came to preach to me that i was a Satanist so they would go away.

lol, I do this too. Some guys came to my place to preach to me last weekend, I was already drained from a meeting earlier in the day. Told them I'd like to go to hell and it's none of their business, the look on their faces was priceless. I had a good laugh afterwards.

No7 and a bit of 12....

I've learned to managed this though

Okay

I once stayed indoors for like 6months straight, i haven't seen my family members for like 5yrs now, even when a visitor comes I'd run into my room lock the door and hide inside my wardrobe. I hated meeting people at a point even when there's no light sef and my phone is dead I can stay indoors for a month

All these guys actually have social anxiety disorder. Not introversion. Yes, introverts try to avoid unplanned social interactions or even dodge planned ones, but not to the point that they'd do most of these things.

If you doubt it, take a look at most of the guys/gals claiming that they're introverts here. Many would rather nearly die than interact with people. That's not being introverted. These guys just need to see a therapist to talk through their issues.

monsieur55:
What Introverts Have Done to Avoid People

Introvert, what’s the most extreme thing you’ve done to avoid people? Let me know in the comments.

Reality11:
When I was young, I'll sneak out from the backyard door to avoid meeting with visitors. I'll then watch from a far till they leave.

I still do mine till now


I pretend to be listening to music or reading something important to avoid me greeting people

I can related with the last one. Sometimes I pick and a meeting and look forward to it but as the day draws closer, I panick and sometimes cut it off.

I avoid social gatherings to avoid talking to people and even look myself indoor some days(occasionally stepping out to do some necessary stuffs) to avoid my family members.

There are days when I cry alone when I feel hurt or remember some of my friend who have passed away then come out and smile like everything is fine.... I don't share my problems with anyone. My parents sometimes encourage me to leave the room and talk with them which is very hard for me.

So it's more like I like my privacy, not necessarily an introvert

Bhadgirl:
I once stayed indoors for like 6months straight, i haven't seen my family members for like 5yrs now, even when a visitor comes I'd run into my room lock the door and hide inside my wardrobe. I hated meeting people at a point even when there's no light sef and my phone is dead I can stay indoors for a month

Yours is extreme

Hakeem12:
Yours is extreme

it is I know, but I feel normal anything outside that feels like toture

I don't do whatsapp,Facebook,Twitter.
The only social media platform I belong to is nairaland forum.
When I see people chatting on what's app,Facebook,Twitter from morning till night,to me it is madness,I just wonder what they are chatting.

I can be loud if I want to. Infact no extrovert can be as loud as me in the office when I'm in the mood. But when its time to be quiet, especially when rent is approaching and I need to raise some money online. I can disappear totally, I don't need to fake calls self. You won't see me at all. My first precaution being that I stay 10 hours away from my close friends and family.

I am also an introvert, or should I say "was an introvert"
I got a sales job to help me work on it, and i also joined the ushering unit in church. Now my social anxiety has greatly reduced, people even doubt that I am an introvert.
I am still an introvert, but now i can have a social life and have a conversation with strangers

I don't think there is anything like introvert... What every u are hiding from is because of some behavior flaw u refuse to work on..

I count my self as such cos am chronic shy and have a slow thought process during conversation.. Yet I know this are not ordinary... Some are tied to maladictive daydreaming and Attention deficit.. U just have to be open

ayobamiJR:
I am Yoruba... Yoruba greet a lot but I live like I'm not even one...sometimes I don't even know the right answer to greetings.

Some one would say "Aku Odun" and I'm just clueless.

I avoid all forms of greetings.

I upload pics on social media, the next moment, I take it down.

I don't have friends, not at all. I bought everything I'd ever need to not get bored in my room

PS3

ACER INSPIRON TABLET

32 INCHES TV

JBL SPEAKER

WEED

The only people I'm comfortable with in life is babies. I'd adopt one if I can't marry soon.

I'm really scared of wedding. I don't like attention.

I love this your list. Carry go.

I always feign calls when I see people I dont want to rekate with.
Going to see relatives I prefer being accompanied by someone as I wont raise up a convo.
My gf understands me but at times get bored that I do not raise conversations.
I am currently at my aunts house visiting. Havent seen her in 5years. she has been the one asking questions and me giving a closed ended answer. Mama has slept off leaving ne with my phone.
I wish I could change this attitude.

I used to think I was alone in this problem. I can't speak in the midst of people most especially when they are people I am not used to seeing around. Its either I stammer, forget what next to say or worst still say something I would wonder if it was intelegent enough.

I even have this belief that many that have noticed my withdrawals believe I can't speak English.
So some would meet me and start smiling.

Recently a friend's wife called and immediately I picked up the phone she started speaking in plain Yoruba to me something she doesn't do to other ppl. I just smiled after the conversation and tried to erase it off my mind.

We are made differently and ppl should learn to accept others the way they are.

I dey fake calls eeh

Mine, when once my priest says "This mass is ended, go in peace and serve the Lord"

I'm already on my way home. I do everything possible to avoid the "wait, meet and greet" by almost thousands of congregation in my parish.

It's fun to be an introvert.

1. I avoid sex by watching porn. The sex thing makes me feel like you are dusturbing my space.

2. I keep my circle small, too many friends stesses me out.

3. I take only meaningful calls.

4. I am hardly attracted to people but most are attracted to me because of my beauty.

5. I am on Facebook and instagram but hardly do any uploads.

6. I get irritated when people who are not celebrities live their lives on social media. Why do you have to update strangers and not make a dime from it?

7. Only family members and few friends are aware of my birthday.

8. I hate too much attention.

9. I can only be extra friendly when it involves business. After then, my mouth becomes closed.

10. I avoid reading whatsapp chats immediately to avoid long chats.