Stress looks the same for introverts and extroverts, but relieving it is a different story.
Here, two psychs explain those differences.
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For instance, aLeo zodiac sign and an Aquariusmight have completely different stress responses.
There are other personality frameworks for deciphering how someone handles stress, too, likeintroverts versus extroverts.
That said, introverts and extroverts arent monolith and are actually quite nuanced.
Chicago-based psychotherapist
For example, its entirely possible to be ashy or anxious extrovertor asocial introvert.
Its more about what drains you and what gives you energy.
It really is about noticing what types of alone time feel best for you.
How, you might ask?
It might look like saying to friends and loved ones, Hey, I really need my recharge time.
I need my me time, says Dr. Fracalanza.
Worried about how that conversation might go?
Dr. Fracalanza adds that family and friends tend to skew supportive once they understand your needs.
Considerhow the lockdown phase of the pandemic affected extroverts, in particular.
Chicago-based psychotherapist
Its understandable, because that need to recharge in company, to connect physically, wasnt being met.
And that can look like one of several different situations.
Remember that being an introvert is not preferable to being an extrovert, and vice versa.
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