[Existentialismz]

We all know the theory of extroverts and introverts; Introverts are drained by social interaction, and extroverts are energized by social interaction. But we also know it's not that simple. Rarely, there are ambiverts and there are some who are energized by only certain social encounters. Everyone needs some sort of social interaction on a regular basis, I'm more interested in the results of that - the stimulation. Therefore, the purpose of this thread is to test that theory.

As an introvert, I'm stimulated by social interaction. I am not as energized, and I don't need it as much as an extrovert may, but I am stimulated by it at the moment of the interaction, and my mood shifts after having social interaction.

I'm interested in knowing whether some extoverts are tired by any specific social encounters, to what extent, (although I expect this to be less common) and whether introverts are somewhat energized by any.

[Eleventeenth]

Social interaction is stimulus - just like noise, light, etc. The difference with introverts is that they reach a point of saturation (or become *overstimulated*) more quickly. But, everybody is stimulated by social interaction. The problem is overstimulation, which causes people to need a break to desensitize from the stimulus.

[Wh1zkey]

Good question, and yes, I am extraverted and am stimulated by social interactions. But if I'm stuck in a group that I don't like to hang out with, it will most likely drain me and make me want to stay away from the group.

[Existentialismz]

Social interaction is stimulus - just like noise, light, etc. The difference with introverts is that they reach a point of saturation (or become *overstimulated*) more quickly. But, everybody is stimulated by social interaction. The problem is overstimulation, which causes people to need a break to desensitize from the stimulus.

My goal is to see if there are other introverts that are energized from that stimulus and then drained instead of soley stimulated and drained.

[Agelaius]

Social interaction is stimulus - just like noise, light, etc. The difference with introverts is that they reach a point of saturation (or become *overstimulated*) more quickly. But, everybody is stimulated by social interaction. The problem is overstimulation, which causes people to need a break to desensitize from the stimulus.

This. Social interaction in general will stimulate me, though I tend to be a little quieter than many, so excessive lights, sounds, etc. will drain me quickly. It just depends on the type/amount of the stimulus. But, for the sake of this poll, I put myself down as an extrovert who is stimulated by social interaction (surprise, eh?), as that tends to be the general trend for me.

[JungyesMBTIno]

instead of soley stimulated and drained.

If this were the case, introverts would probably have some kind of neurological disorder, since this is maladaptive, while actual introversion isn't a pathology that gets in the way of adaptation in healthy degrees.

[Zero11]

Good question, and yes, I am extraverted and am stimulated by social interactions. But if I'm stuck in a group that I don't like to hang out with, it will most likely drain me and make me want to stay away from the group.

I am introverted and if I am in a group that I like to hang out with I am stimulated by social interactions, until a certain point. But if this isn´t the case it will most likely drain me and make me want to stay away from the group.

[daphnezyz]

I'm an ambivert (Ti introvert but perceived by others as an extrovert..). I get stimulated by social interactions to some extent, depending on the people and if they know "what is going on in my head". But often as soon as there is someone i'm unfamiliar with, I quiet down and switch to observing and "dissecting" and analyzing their behavior. **not saying that others don't do so

I don't exactly get energized by socializing in general, however with the ones who has gotten under my skin I energize a lot. Sometimes during a conversation I suddenly blank out because i need to think, else I do need solitude to recharge.

I can come off as hyper and energetic, yet there are veryyyyy few (e.g. a 5 friend) who didn't "buy the facade". I can't go without being accepted (which I guess is the 6w5), but then again I don't like swarms of people around me, though I usually swarm in and out of different groups daily making sure that things haven't changed since yesterday or a week ago.

BUT I love e.g. parties as soon as I get there, but if I "think" about going then I don't want to go. Occasionally, after assessing different aspects, I'll "mark" this event as "Do instead of think" as long as I generally think I won't regret.

[tine]

I'm introverted and not stimulated by it, but will be interested XD

[Existentialismz]

If this were the case, introverts would probably have some kind of neurological disorder, since this is maladaptive, while actual introversion isn't a pathology that gets in the way of adaptation in healthy degrees.

Then would you care to explain your definition of introversion?