Why does socialization drain me?
Kyler Russel
2025-06-23 00:48:44
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I get how some people prefer to be alone most of the time but how exactly does having to do something like talk to a cashier or order food drain you. I feel like a lot of people on here are confusing social anxiety for being an introvert.
Aaliyah Buckridge
2025-06-22 22:38:03
Count answers: 19
Having a less active dopamine reward system means that introverts may find certain levels of stimulation — like noise and activity — to be punishing and tiring. This explains why the introvert in our bar example had fun for a little while but felt drained as he became overstimulated. Socializing expends energy: You have to talk, listen, and process what’s being said, among other things. And socializing is actually draining for everyone eventually, according to a recent study. Researchers found that after three hours after socializing, participants reported higher levels of fatigue. His brain has turned to mush. He has trouble spitting out sentences. His whole body feels physically fatigued. He’s getting an introvert hangover.
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