What is your definition of introvert?

Being energised when alone, and drained during certain social events (like a party)

Have you always been a introvert or did you develop introversion?

I was an extrovert as a small kid, but after realising something was wrong with me because I never had friends, I became introverted (and found out I was diagnosed with autism, which makes sense.)

Are you shy?

Usually with strangers and when I’m online.

Are you anti-social?

I don’t think so.

Are you a loner?

Yep, always have been, never had much of a choice.

Were you bullied?

Yes, a lot.

Do you have friends?

Nope, in fact, I was bullied because of it. Sometimes I wish I knew I was autistic earlier because it made me feel horrible for not fitting in.

Are you usually very outgoing among people you’re close with?

Usually, if no one is seemingly angry.

How do you feel about being the center of attention?

Hate it, I enjoy being in the shadows and not having the spotlight on me.

Are you a good listener?

I do my best, but sometimes I just have no energy to listen, let alone move.

Do you talk to yourself?

Not anymore, used to when I was a kid.

Do you truly enjoy solitude?

Used to hate it, grew to enjoy it. No stress, no noise usually, able to enjoy the peace.

Do you often overthink?

Yes.

Do you enjoy creating detailed fake scenarios in your mind?

Yeah, it was always a source of comfort for me.

Do you dislike people?

Likely. I don’t find people to be automatically trust worthy, let alone a good person until I get to know them. Seeing the atrocities people do, just by news alone does that to me, especially when the pandemic started.

Do you have anxiety?

I don’t think so, I do feel this overwhelming weight and stress on me, but I always feel it. But I’m not a mental health professional.

Are you a night owl or early bird?

Night owl.

Do you enjoy reading?

Used to, now I only space out and get frustrated because it keeps happening and makes me have to read the whole bloody thing again.

Do you consider yourself very emotional/sensitive?

Very much, it’s kind of distressing.

Do you consider yourself to be independent?

No, after all I’m a mentally disabled teenager, but I’m learning.

Do you have pets?

Yes, two tuxedo cats (Flash and Echo). Loveable little terrors.

What is your zodiac sign?

Aries.

What is your personality type?

No idea.

What is your IQ?

Beats me. I know I’m dumb as hell though.

What is your attachment style?

If you’re referring to romantic relationships, I can not answer.

How often do you drink coffee?

One cup nearly every day.

Do you prefer to share your thoughts or keep them to yourself?

Keep them to myself unless I have a way to vent with some kind of note that only I can see.

Do you think that being talkative equates confidence? Are you confident?

No and not at all.

Texting or talking?

Texting, especially since I can also use memes to communicate.

What are your hobbies?

Playing videos games and drawing every now and again.

What is your favorite season of the year?

Winter, allows me to cover up and Australia is bloody hot.

What is your dream country?

None.

What is your dream job?

To not work. It all seems far too stressful.

Describe your dream vacation

When I’m dead. But if I have to be alive, maybe visiting a place in Scotland.

What is your idea of a perfect day?

Alone, good coffee, everyone is happy, no stressful news, good sleep.

How do you have fun?

By playing video games, but with a stressful home life, that rarely happens.

How often do you use social media?

Often, mainly just lurking

Do people often misunderstand you?

Far too often. I swear, I need subtitles sometimes.

How do you make friends?

Never had any so I can’t give good info.

How do you spend your weekends?

Stressed out and sleeping in.

How’s your relationship with your family?

Chaotic. Often taking a parental role to my younger siblings, being a therapist to one parent, being a nurse to another.

What’s your idea of the perfect relationship?

Do you mean romantic relationships? If so, not interested in that. If you meant friendship/family, then calm with laughter and a great time together.

How’s your temper?

Usually I’m quite calm.

What calms you down when you’re upset?

Listening to music or watching movies/tv shows I like.

How do you feel about physical touch?

Love friendly hugs, high fives, all that good stuff.

How is your love life?

Not interested in romantic love, just not my thing.

How does introversion affect your love life?

See answer above.

What should be your partner’s priority when it comes to caring for you?

See answer above.

What are your thoughts on marriage?

Don’t care for it, but I’ll admit, I love seeing pets in them.

How is your mental health?

Pretty bad, but could be worse.

How does introversion affect your career?

Never had a career.

In what ways has introversion affected your relationships/friendships negatively?

Mainly my mother doesn’t like it when I want to be left alone, but the rest of my family is quite understanding.

Have you lost opportunities due to introversion?

Not really.

What do you think about small talks and chit-chats?

Kinda boring, especially when it doesn’t include people’s interests.

How do you feel about parties?

Never been invited, seems like too much.

How do you feel about your birthday? How do you celebrate birthdays?

Don’t like my birthday, but I try to keep my family happy by “celebrating” it. Never went out to celebrate though.

What do you think is your worst personality trait?

I have no back bone and I sacrifice my well-being just to please others without stopping.

What do you think is your best personality trait?

I guess I’m kinda nice.

What stereotypes about introverts do you not relate to?

Loving books or tea.

What stereotypes about introverts do you relate to?

Being a cat person, rain lover and being shy

How do you recharge after long periods of socializing?

Staring at a wall or crying.

What annoys you about extroverts?

They’re often very loud and not understanding in the slightest.

What’s the most extrovert-y thing you’ve ever done?

Asked strangers where the toilets were.

Have you ever tried faking extroversion? How did that go?

Didn’t do that.

Fill in the gap. If it were possible, I’d stay in _ percent of the time.

95%

How do you deal with confrontation/arguments?

Try to people please my way out.

How do you deal with pushy people?

Mainly by leaving the room, telling them that I have a headache or telling them to piss off if they’re very annoying.

How do you get ready for social interaction?

I don’t get ready, I stumble.

Have you been in leadership roles? How did/do you cope?

Nope

Do you think that there are few introverts , compared to extroverts?

Yep.

What are the most annoying things people have said to you about being an introvert?

“Stop being so shy”, and “It is because of your autism?”

Do you sometimes wish you weren’t an introvert?

Very rarely I wish.

What are disadvantages of being an introvert?

Pushy people and how the human world is just an extrovert’s world.

What are advantages of being an introvert?

Being less annoying and sometimes having good conversations.

What is an introvert’s nightmare?

Not being able to leave a loud party

What are the biggest misconceptions about being an introvert?

That we all are just shy and need to be taken out of our shells

What are things to NOT say to an introvert?

“Stop being shy”, “You just need to have a good time” and “loosen up”

Say something to fellow introverts

Any of you like Jak and Daxter?

Say something to non-introverts

See answer above

Who’s your favorite introvert celebrity/character?

Don’t know any, sorry.

What are you favorite introvert quotes?

“Can I go home now?”

Do you love or hate being an introvert?

I hate having to do phone calls

“Are you okay? Why are you so quiet? You need to learn to speak up” Reply savagely.

Maybe I just know when to shut the fuck up, unlike you. Fuck off back to your hole you chatty little shit.