Introduction
Hi, welcome. I am an introvert. I have known this from the age of about 8, when my friends mum first used the term in my presence. She was explaining how that as an outgoing, loud (not in an obnoxious way), people loving person, she felt energised by hanging out with people, by energetic and enthusiastic music, by parties etc. I knew at once what she meant by being an introvert. I did not like parties, I much preferred my own company, or the company of a few friends, and I liked my music quiet and calm. I also suffer from severe anxiety and recently have been struggling with depression. I work with a wonderful team of doctors, a psychologist and my family to ensure that each day I am safe and taking the best care I can of myself. For many years I have felt ashamed of my anxiety, my negative feelings and voices, a feeling of worthlessness - I am slowly learning that it is okay to feel this way, and it isn't my fault. I have never experienced anything overly traumatic in my life, a...