I actually cpletrly know how you feel on the level of being an extrovert and having severe social anxiety. I a tually think I'm so extroverted to over compensate for my anxiety, almost trying to run away from it. A lot of my anxiety now stems from self hate and I'm trying accept my who I am anxiety and all.

I'm interested in hearing about your extrovertidness bc I consider myself very outgoingz life of the party, center of attention and all that stuff bc like I said, I've always over compensated. At this point in my life, I'm sure 29, Im becoming more comfortable with my anxiety and coincidentally looking to be less and less extroverted. I'm learning to breathe and be present through moments of anxiety rather than "run away" with over activity.

I'm curious to know if there's more to your anxiety beyond your friendships, like family stuff, parents, etc. I ask bc I carry a lot of shame with my anxiety bc I had a normal childhood, good friends (no emotional investment at a younger age), and loving parents and I don't have a big traumatic event to attach my anxiety too. My anxiety is built on piled up little traumatic events happening over time, but I'm just realizing this now in my anxiety work.

Love to hear more and it your experience. Thanks for writing!