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When you need to take breaks and recharge after socializing for too long.
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When people mistake your thoughtful look for resting bitch face.
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When your friend wants to invite more people over, and you don't want to sound like a dick by saying no.
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When spending a heavenly weekend alone means that you're missing out on time with friends.
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And the fear that by doing so, you're slowly turning into a hermit...
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Who will likely die alone.
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Having visitors stay with you is a nightmare, because it means you have to be on at ALL TIMES.
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When people stop inviting you places because you keep canceling plans.
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Too many social obligations + no alone time = a total grump.
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When you're asked to do a group project, and know that you're going to hate every minute of it.
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When your ride at a party doesn't want to leave early, and no one seems to understand your distress.
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When you hear this question, and your palms start to sweat with anxiety.
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When you hear, "Are you OK?" or "Why are you so quiet?" for the umpteenth time.
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Trying to be extra outgoing when you flirt so your crush doesn't think you hate them.
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That feeling of dread that washes over you when the phone rings and you're not mentally prepared to chat.
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When you have to deal with that one friend who ALWAYS wants to hang out, and you ALWAYS have to say this:
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When you have an awesome night out, but have to deal with feeling exhausted for days after the fact.
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When people pressure you to be more social, whether you like it or not.
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When you're really excited to go out, but those good feelings don't last long enough.
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When you're trying to get something done at work, but you can't, because everyone else is talking.
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When someone calls you out for daydreaming too much.
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When you carry a book to a public place so no one will bug you, but other people take that as a conversation starter.
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When people make you feel weird for wanting to do things by yourself.
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When someone interrupts your thoughts, and you get irrationally angry.
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When people can't seem to grasp that being in small groups is where you excel the most.
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And when you need to be completely alone so you can recharge and get back to being awesome.
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Because even though introverts are misunderstood constantly, you know this to be true:
