Read on to learn more about each and what makes them different from each other.
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What Is Introversion?
Introversion andextroversionare two central personality traits initially described byCarl Jung.
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There are few who could be considered a true introvertmost people areambiverts, having both introvert and extrovert tendencies.
Its overly simplistic to think of introversion as one blanket term describing people who have a more inward focus.
What Is Social Anxiety?
According to some research, around 7% of people in the United States may suffer from this condition.
These social situations are avoided or endured with significant distress.
However, this avoidance stems from different causes.
In addition, introversion is a personality trait, not a diagnosable condition like social anxiety disorder.
This this often takes the form of psychotherapy, medications like certain antidepressants, or both.
Can extroverts have social anxiety?
First of all, a disorder disrupts your daily life.
In addition, someone with social anxiety disorder generally feels like their anxiety is beyond their control.
People with severe social anxiety disorder often cannot.
Could I Have Undiagnosed Social Anxiety?
Its also possible for one person to be both introverted and experience social anxiety disorder.
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