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Published: 2014-02-03 15:40:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 8991; Favourites: 255; Downloads: 15
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Too bad "I don't know how socially withdrawn I'll feel at that moment, so don't count me in." isn't an acceptable reply.


I keep telling myself shut the hell up, get out and socialize (social connection is vital in the business world). So I'd reluctantly accept social event invites from acquaintances and dread. Each. And. Every. Moment. Before, during and after the event. I just need to recharge by being by myself after the social event.


If you talk to me, I doubt you'd say I'm socially awkward nor shy. I just dread social events and prefer solitude. Alone and lonely are two different words. You can be "alone" without feeling "lonely".Β 


I'm also extremely selective with the social company I hang out with because I get annoyed easily. Most people get on my nerves within 5 minutes. Either talk too much, gossip too much, lack of common interest, different mentality etc. I just have nothing to say to some people. They don't make me nervous or anything. I stare people straight in the eyes and smile during conversations or speech etc. I just don't wanna talk to them.Β 

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Comments: 250

LoveMangaStyleArt [2014-10-05 08:56:47 +0000 UTC]

Social interaction should drain an introvert thats the basic neurology of it. An extrovert has low cortical activity and needs external stimulation so they constantly love going out, partying and socialising it's literally their energiser which is good for them. An introvert has high activity so too much stimulation (e.g. social interaction beyond 2 people is usually too much) and they tire out, so when we (yes I consider myself and introvert and proud! go out to party we need to recharge and read a book or spend the day in afterwards, as rest. Apparently it's determined genetically at a young age with little flexibility (note this is still a theory - reactivity that is, not the introversion, extroversion stuff that's pretty solid) with high reactive babies having a greater chance at becomming introverts later in life (high reactive means that they are responsive, they are loud and they are moving around a lot at a young age - this is because of their high cortical activity) however a low reactive baby (and thus extrovert later on - note this is how LIKELY it will be not 100% determinant) will be more quiet and docile due to their low cortical activity. Of course this cortical activity does NOT mean that extroverts are stupid, we're wired a little differently that's all - ahem despite the seemingly greater probability for introverts to continue to tertiary education and solid careers and if not we're focussed, art - is an introverted activity it's just you and you are focussed on that task in a state of mind a psychologist whose name i forgot called "flow" which is when you are doing something just for the sake of doing it, it's not for a goal or reward you do it because you want to ^^. Though introversion does seem to confer a lot of positives in academics. And would seem to improve alot of industries and areas if the entire field wasn't built around extroversion ideals which developed quite recently. E.g. Stock markets, Law, politics, Advertising has been shown to be more successful if they don't let the loud and rowdy employees overlook the quiet introverts. (Politics definitely needs to change somehow but I don't see an introvert wanting to prance in front of a camera and give speeches every day) a book called "Quiet - Susan Cain" is quite interesting on this topic

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LoveMangaStyleArt In reply to LoveMangaStyleArt [2014-10-05 22:47:04 +0000 UTC]

Haha just realised what a rant this is >.< I just find neuroscience really interesting (what I'm currently studying) and in case someone else shares my passion or maybe you just wanted to read something interesting...to me anyhow. But it's crazy how relatable all your art is, i think that's why i like it so much.

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CiridaeWings In reply to LoveMangaStyleArt [2015-05-24 03:17:33 +0000 UTC]

haha loved your rant, I think neuroscience is cool too

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MinadoriDenise [2014-08-29 16:33:28 +0000 UTC]

exactly what i mentally go through every freaking time XD <3

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Harumikoto [2014-08-18 19:10:23 +0000 UTC]

yup yup yup

are you Blood B anyway? XD

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SnaiLords In reply to Harumikoto [2014-10-05 12:56:02 +0000 UTC]

haha I'm AB.

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Harumikoto In reply to SnaiLords [2014-10-06 01:07:49 +0000 UTC]

oh! No wonder XD

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insomiaisdead [2014-08-03 12:51:45 +0000 UTC]

exactly the same here... Always. xD

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Lembas--Bread [2014-07-31 20:44:41 +0000 UTC]

oh shit.... everytime *sigh* never forget my awkward.

Β 
WHAT IF MY AWKWARD INTROVERT LOSER TENDENCIES KICK IN (lawl that's always gonna happen)

ILL JUST STAND THERE AWKWARDLY WHILE ADMIRING THE NICE CURVES AND CONTOURS OF MANY INDIVIDUALS' BODIES.

THERES FOOD. IM THERE TO GET MY JUNK FOOD.Β 

OH SHIT HES LOOKING AT ME DONT MAKE EYE CONTACT I HATE EYE CONTACT EGHO3HOIUT12H3O5TUHO hUMAN Y ARE U STILL LOOKING //HISSS

i guess i'll make eye contact with his crotch... yes, that'll do the trick.Β 

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delta7Xx [2014-07-31 14:14:24 +0000 UTC]

fello basement dweller, i understand all too well X3

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lukaner-Z [2014-07-31 10:19:33 +0000 UTC]

triple baka

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Frankyding90 [2014-07-30 09:59:50 +0000 UTC]

That's just sad

I am familliar with the feeling though, and it is true that social interaction can drain (probably far most) people a lot, it takes lots of energy to socialize
I was at that point this comic explains at some point, but thanks to new friends I got on boarding school and later on in highschoolΒ I'm getting much more out now, thank goodness!! . I can definitely recommend crawling out of that cave, it's not healthy justΒ sitting inside in our own world when there's so much inspiration and creativity to find in the real one. I think that's a bad habit our generation has obtained~ (Mainly thanks to the internet~) There are so many interesting people out there, but they are too shy to get out, it's a shame D:

But after having been out then I also prefer to stay home and chill the next day, spending my time with whatever the heck I want; it's like coming home from a holiday trip, you need to relax, social activity drains everyone
I'm happy to hear that you're at least being polite towards the people you're not really fond of, I as well just pretend to enjoy the conversation and then I'll try to come up with a good excuse to leave

Nice comic though, it explains its point very well and many people can relate to it... Dig your style ^_^

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SoraCelesDRossetteTs [2014-06-28 03:20:00 +0000 UTC]

oh dear... that's me xD... but When i accept some invitation, i usually want to go.... trouble starts when the date is coming and you KNOW you prefer to do something else jajajaja

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GingerrattennaXD [2014-06-09 01:27:56 +0000 UTC]

I know how you feel....

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AJInu-Okami [2014-05-12 21:43:47 +0000 UTC]

This is so me. I felt like that months before prom and it was too late to cancel!

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Voltex12345 [2014-04-03 19:49:21 +0000 UTC]

OH GOD THIS HAPPENS TO ME ALL THE TIME, EVERY TIME! XD

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SnaiLords In reply to Voltex12345 [2014-05-04 06:23:27 +0000 UTC]

LOL we should deny people before it gets to the cancellation point last minute.

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Voltex12345 In reply to SnaiLords [2014-05-04 12:49:05 +0000 UTC]

yeah kuz then canceling at the last minute makes it worse
or going without wish is gonna be bad for you

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KAMDOG [2014-03-06 00:39:46 +0000 UTC]

I guess I'm not the only one~

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SnaiLords In reply to KAMDOG [2014-03-06 13:38:26 +0000 UTC]

Nope! Glad to know! Us introverts stick together XD

Through the internet. lol

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KAMDOG In reply to SnaiLords [2014-03-06 20:56:19 +0000 UTC]

Lol~ my mom usually forces me * which means me clinging to my bed, while she pulls me saying un human language while I scream to bloody mary to help me*

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Inaan [2014-02-16 19:23:50 +0000 UTC]

When I say to people that I'm socially awkward they are like: "What? You? But you're so talkative and stuff.'' and I'm like: ''Yeah but you don't know how much self convicing did I go through just so I can leave mah house and meet up with you''.Β 

Usally when I go out with people after an hour or so I start thinking of ways to leave

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SnaiLords In reply to Inaan [2014-03-06 13:39:01 +0000 UTC]

LOLZ LOLZ LOLZ you just summed up my life in that comment.

People are so silly. XD What's your favorite leaving excuse? lolΒ 

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Inaan In reply to SnaiLords [2014-03-06 15:44:24 +0000 UTC]

Hmmmmm the most effective one (and a personal favorite) for me is when I say that I have to go because I have something really important to do and that it can't be delayed lolz

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Insanity-Chan [2014-02-09 23:31:01 +0000 UTC]

You just summed up my life in one comic

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SnaiLords In reply to Insanity-Chan [2014-02-10 03:35:56 +0000 UTC]

Lol iStalk you

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waj317 In reply to SnaiLords [2014-02-10 22:08:35 +0000 UTC]

*waj*: there's a app for that...

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lovelywhitetn [2014-02-07 21:53:56 +0000 UTC]

I just revived my deviantart account of 7 years bc of you

I don't know how to navigate through this website much, such as adding favorite artists ...or subscribe?

Anyway, I just wanna say your artworks (esp. Snails comic) are so creative. I like reading them and they make me laugh (literally L-O-L).

I haven't read all of them, but I come across something about your hand not being well (I hope you will recover 100% soon, and if you have recovered, then that's great).

As for jobs, I believe that life is how we create it to be. So enjoy the journey, you never know, one day you might even be working for something you truly love. But commitment makes a difference. Eventually it will pay off, and you know, the longer the wait, the better it is once you finally get a hold of it.

side note: my birthday is 9/19, I thought it was cool, seeing that yours is 1 day later.

Boy, I don't know why I typed all of this. Anyway, thanks for drawing

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SnaiLords In reply to lovelywhitetn [2014-02-08 23:05:54 +0000 UTC]

Our bdays are back to back, that's awesome.Β 


Holy, hahah ;D I mentioned this before but thank you for reviving your 7 year old account for me. Yeah, the navigation is annoying at first, you get used to them eventually.Β 


Aww, woo hoo! ^^ The things I'd do to have your L-O-Ls.Β 

Thank you, no, it's still in the recovery process.Β 


Thank you, hopefully, it will eventually pays off before I'm dead. Hahah.Β 

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alalessia [2014-02-07 11:58:13 +0000 UTC]

I am sometimes socially so withdrawn I don't even answer commens on dA for a few days. But then again I might just be lazy...

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SnaiLords In reply to alalessia [2014-02-08 23:06:58 +0000 UTC]

HAHAHAH the socially withdrawn award goes to *pops confetti*


You!


And the laziness award. I'd fight you for the the award, but I'm too lazy.

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alalessia In reply to SnaiLords [2014-02-10 19:10:14 +0000 UTC]

Apparently you are lazier than me. I would bring you the award but I'm too lazy .-.

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LSD3 [2014-02-06 04:27:03 +0000 UTC]

My life in a comic...

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SnaiLords In reply to LSD3 [2014-02-08 23:07:12 +0000 UTC]

XD

I love summing your life up for you

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LSD3 In reply to SnaiLords [2014-02-09 04:03:07 +0000 UTC]

And I love it when you do.

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princessyairi [2014-02-05 23:09:00 +0000 UTC]

two socially awkward parents = social butterfly child

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SnaiLords In reply to princessyairi [2014-02-08 23:07:34 +0000 UTC]

hahah Gene mutation....

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princessyairi In reply to SnaiLords [2014-02-09 04:46:48 +0000 UTC]

for survival!

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Jeffanime [2014-02-05 19:53:02 +0000 UTC]

OMG! This hit's home so hard for me! I know exactly how that feels.

Thanks for reminding me I'm not alone!

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SnaiLords In reply to Jeffanime [2014-02-08 23:07:57 +0000 UTC]

Hahah Yay!

Together socially withdrawn!

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Jeffanime In reply to SnaiLords [2014-02-09 02:14:50 +0000 UTC]

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LRPhotos [2014-02-05 17:42:46 +0000 UTC]

You.. I like you...

I'm the same way with any social event, though people probably couldn't tell on the outside lol. You've probably seen this before, but if you haven't I think you might appreciate it. =]

www.fastcocreate.com/1683402/y…

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SnaiLords In reply to LRPhotos [2014-02-08 23:08:38 +0000 UTC]

Hahah yeah interacting with people take too much energy.


I saw the comic

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Orangejuicegod [2014-02-05 14:34:02 +0000 UTC]

I have the same problem. I try to get out and when it comes to going out,suddenly don't want to. Such is the life of an introvert *salutes flag of introversion*

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SnaiLords In reply to Orangejuicegod [2014-02-08 23:09:40 +0000 UTC]

hahahah we should just stop forcing ourselves to go out...


jk, sometimes it's healthy to interact with beings. Other beings. Ones other beings can actually see.

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Orangejuicegod In reply to SnaiLords [2014-02-09 17:23:42 +0000 UTC]

But isn't that what webcams are for? *has seen the light*

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InfinityApocalypse [2014-02-05 14:14:23 +0000 UTC]

Then I suppose that's what deviantART is for-- millions of people to talk to and interact with-- but it's just as easy to turn everyone off when you get bored or annoyed. (and all from the comfort of your home computer, I might add.)

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SnaiLords In reply to InfinityApocalypse [2014-02-08 23:09:59 +0000 UTC]

YEAH! And there's no actual interaction required.


^^ I like this better

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Akiyata [2014-02-05 02:31:07 +0000 UTC]

This is 100% what happens to me all the time.Β 


I dislike being social.Β 

I'd rather be in solitude while doing something productive, such as drawing or writing.

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SnaiLords In reply to Akiyata [2014-02-08 23:10:26 +0000 UTC]

Right?

Much more lucrative use of our precious time...to spend browsing on the internet!

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