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The 4 Types of Introvert - Which one are

you?
New words:
1. Aloof /əˈluːf/ - not friendly or willing to take part in things - отчуждённый
2. Introspective - examining and considering your own ideas, thoughts,
and feelings, instead of talking to other people about them -
3. Ruminate - to think carefully and for a long period about something
4. Crave - to have a very strong feeling of wanting something
5. Solitude - the situation of being alone without other people
6. Aversion - (a person or thing that causes) a feeling of strong dislike or of
not wishing to do something - отвращение
7. Nausea -  /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/ - the feeling that you are going to vomit
8. Restrained - acting in a calm and controlled way
9. Rushed - done in a hurry, or feeling that you must do something quickly
10. Binge - an occasion when an activity is done in
an extreme way, especially eating, drinking, or spending money
11. Thrive - to grow, develop, or be successful - процветать
12.Ample - more than enough - обильный

So let's begin. What comes to your mind when you hear the word introvert. Is it
that shy wallflower daydreaming in the social gathering or the quiet kid who rarely
spoke up in class? But wait did you know there is much more that describes an
introvert than just their socializing frequency or lack thereof. There are even
different types of introverts. We knew right by definition that introverts need time
by themselves to recharge and avoid becoming emotionally drained. But according
to research by a psychology professor at Wellesley College there are four different
types of introverts. These types take into account the varied personalities of
introverts and acknowledge that introversion is a spectrum. With that being said
here are the four types of introverts.
1. Social introvert
Social introverts are both the most outgoing and the most private of the four types.
They don't feel shy or anxious in social settings and may even enjoy them but they
feel emotionally drained if they stay out for too long. While social introverts like
spending time alone they still want a few close friends they can depend on. And
they tend to be the most social when they're among this group of friends. Someone
who doesn't know them might even assume that they're an extrovert if they meet
them when they're hanging out with their close friends. But social introverts won't
share much about themselves to anyone other than their closest friends
2. Thinking introvert
Thinking introverts also don't mind socializing but they rarely do so because
they're lost in their own world. They often find themselves daydreaming and may
seem aloof to those who don't know them. Thinking introverts are also very
introspective and therefore more in tune with their feelings than the average
person. Other people may have a hard time connecting with thinking introverts
because they have a unique thought process and prefer to experience their thoughts
rather than taking the time and energy to explain them to others.
3. Anxious introvert
Do you know of someone who might replay social encounters in their head and
think about what they said or did and what they could have done differently.
Perhaps a better label for the anxious introvert is the shy introvert. To differentiate
anxious introversion from anxiety disorders anxious introverts crave solitude even
when they're with their close friends. They're extremely uncomfortable in new
or large social situations and analyze or ruminate on their behavior whenever
they're in public. But it's important to look out for social anxiety disorders and not
have the two mixed. In extreme cases this aversion to social situations may
develop into social anxiety although any personality type. Introverts extroverts or
ambiverts can experience social anxiety or other anxiety disorders. But if you
avoid necessary social situations because you have strong physical reactions such
as shaking increased heart rate or nausea during them it is a sign of social anxiety
and not shyness and requires professional attention.
4. Restrained introvert
They get uncomfortable if they feel rushed into situations especially social ones.
Restrained introverts are reserved, thoughtful and don't like change they'll go out if
they've planned for it far enough in advance but they would rather be relaxing by
themselves. Binging on their favorite shows reading or doing yoga restrained
introverts find comfort in their routine and may also find it difficult to get their
mind and body moving right after they wake up. They thrive in their routine and
appreciate ample forewarning.

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