Posted by Krazy Kat on May 12, 2002, at 15:50:37
In reply to Introvert vs. Extrovert, posted by Willow on May 12, 2002, at 15:40:00
-- I've never looked up the definition:
>> INTROVERT: a person characterized by concern primarily with his own thoughts and feelings AND/OR to direct (the mind, one's inerests, etc.) inward or to things within the self
-- Now I (underlined) would say that introverts are far more likely to think of others' feelings because they're so in touch with their own. But then I'm an introvert. Now all the extroverts are going to pelt me with rocks...
> For myself, my psychologist considers me an introvert and then my spouse considers me an extorvert. Me, I say I'm a perfect balance between the two. And I do think I'm probably more correct than either of them, that no person in one or the other, but a mixture of the two traits. (But then note all the I's I use!)-- isn't it fascinating how different people see us differently. Most of my friends thought I was an extrovert until this last year. I imagine, you're right, Willow - I imagine many people are a mixture. But I do know some extroverts who Cannot spend time alone. It's almost a fear.
> Now for the sensitivity, if anyone cares for my opinion.-- Well, MY HEAVENS, of course we do!!!! ;)
> My psych has tried to explain how this affects me. I'll use the expample of playing cards. On a good day I would be able to recall what cards have been played. On a bad day I would have a hard time keeping track of who's turn it is and believe that everyone is cheating, because my preception is so off. His reasoning for this is that my brain isn't able to filter out external things; such as temperature fluctuations, smells, noises, movements, etc.
-- These are great examples, great explanation...
> For myself it doesn't matter what causes the stimulus, everything is overwhelming. Windy days are torture for me, because of the constant noise. A sauna which should be relaxing is agh! But for some reason effexor has helped with this. It hasn't been a cure, but I'm able to focus on one thing more easily. I still get bad days, but it's not a constant thing with the medication.-- I always noticed an increase in sensitivity to things as I grew manic. This would turn into a paranoia, like you mention, and then eventually hallucinations, blah, blah, blah. Funny that it's Depakote that has helped me.
> Oh, by the way, the movie "The Bandits" or just "Bandit," it's a fairly new release has a good protrayal of the introvert by Billy Bob Thorton (I think that's the guys name, he played in Swingblade I think again????.) I think the red haired actress is a good example of an extrovert. In case I'm wrong on either or both accounts the movie is excellent. I personally don't care for Bruce Willis, but in case you do like him he also stars in the movie.
-- You got it right. It's Cate Blanchett, I believe, who played the redhead.
> ps the character played by billy bob is similar to me, except for the fact that i don't have the hypochondriac features. so if you do find yourself laughing at him, do it quietly because remember i have very good hearing, and am over sensitive-- now i will be looking for that when i see it...
> pps my daughter asked me if anyone reads the stuff i write on here. i said who knows? but i'll ask
-- you tell her YES, YES, YES!!! And Happy Mother's Day!
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