Introvert, Social Anxiety, or Depression?

Introvert or social anxiety or depression? In this video, MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson and clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani discuss the psychology of introversion and the differences between an introvert, social anxiety and depression. These are the differences.

Dr. Ramani answers..
What are the differences between being an introvert and depression?
Why do people confuse introverts and those who are sad or depressed in the first place?
What are the differences between being an introvert and social anxiety?
What is one key thing to remember when it comes to being an introvert vs social anxiety?

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[MiniiCitrus]

"Introverted, social anxiety or depression?"

Yes

[christa]

As an introvert, I've always disliked being described as "shy." It implies that I'm SCARED of you. I'm not! I just like to be turned inward. I'm comfortable that way.

[PurplePinkRed]

"Introversion is YOUR way. Anxiety is IN your way" - Thank you for putting it so eloquently! I have both, and some days, it feels like it's my way and other days, it feels in my way! Now I know the difference and can take appropriate action depending on the situation!

[ingridsara]

I have been depressed for a long time, but after taking shrooms few months ago, l feel much happier and highly motivated and my ADHD gone, lost a ton of anxiousness and had a few epiphanies about how I should live my life. I decided to buy an ounce for backup, but haven’t yet felt the need to take any more since then.

[ErikisOfficial]

I'm introverted and love it. The lock down is cake for me! 😄

[Kurious_Kiwi]

As someone who has depression AND anxiety, who is also an introvert, this was extremely helpful. Thank you

[allison]

Introversion: "I'm content to be at home"
depression: "I'm cutting myself off from the world"

[shadowmoon]

Introverted: yes
Social anxiety: yes
Depressed: maybe
Hotel: Trivago

[Namari]

Finding a good job as an introvert has been difficult and that's been the hardest part of being introverted, for me. Every job I've ever had has required me to fake extroversion.

[jordaine]

"Cats are introverts, dogs are extroverts" idk this made me so happy 😅

[melissabulicek]

I never know what to say. How do people always have so much to say??

[shivashakti]

I am an introvert but I would go to Coachella, Burning Man, Woodstock, and other big social events. Because as an introvert we do socials so rarely and we tend to be choosy, that makes these events more enjoyable and memorable for me.

[letsgoBrandon]

I'm one of those introverts with social anxiety. I've had it since I was a kid (36 now 😥).
I can talk to (most) colleagues at work, but as soon as it gets beyond a bit of a chat into cracking jokes and laughing, all I can manage is maybe smiling a bit. Then I avoid it by trying to find some work to do in order to get myself out of the situation.
Not exactly conducive to making friends. It's a real pain in the arse!

[kimpaintscanvas]

I really like Dr. Ramani. She explains things well and comes across as so kind and understanding. I probably would go to therapy if she could be my dr!

[qwhlftoGLGEKHN]

I’m an introvert. I’ve always been more comfortable and relaxed being alone. When I get in a group setting, I’m so out of my comfort zone. When I do go out, I prefer to go with my best friend and do something a few times a month. That’s plenty. People have always made me feel like I’m weird and I’m not normal. This video helped me realize that my way is normal for me. Thank you

[Itsmeandiamok]

The book “Quiet” made me feel so much better about being an introvert. I highly recommend it ❤️

[smokinamby]

My anxiety is a feeling of being judged, especially when people stare at me. I'm definitely most comfortable alone, or with certain people. I used to be so normal around people, then like a light switch I woke up one day with crippling social anxiety. It sucks because I'm not really an introvert, but I distance my social life so much from society that it makes it hard to find good friends. I'm constantly having to tell my brain to stop thinking that made up anxiety thoughts. What helped me cope the most is understanding that anxiety is just your brain trying to tell the 'future', when in actuality it's just a bunch of non sense thoughts. Learning to realize how to take my mind when my anxiety is going up and just 'clearing the table' with your thoughts. Wipe it away, it isn't even real. Your anxiety is trying to live in the future, don't let it.

[missy]

I think the simplest and most obvious difference is when you get your alone time as an introvert you feel good and relieved, but during depression/anxiety you never feel that comfort you continue to feel sad and upset even during what used to the most enjoyable time/activity..feels as if something grabbing your heart and won’t let go ..

[j.s.]

"Introversion. It's a very pathologized pattern in our society. " Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!l It's very stigmatized.

When I am told that I HAVE to network, I cringe. The quantity of superficial interactions is so draining. And it feels like if something good happens it's dumb luck.

[lesliegann]

Society has definitely pathologized introversion. As bad as it is now, it was worse in the past - in the 50s and 60s. My extrovert narcissist mother reacted that way to me, always insinuating that I was strange and weird. Needless to say it is a core wound for me.

Even nowadays some young people haven't been taught about the two types so they walk around thinking there is something wrong with them. At least there is the internet now so people can search about this stuff.