Jenn Granneman's Blog, page 171
October 5, 2017
Yes, I’m an Introvert. No, I’m Not Depressed.
The introvert must be suffering from depression, because why on earth would someone want to stay home when there are parties to attend and fun to be had?
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October 4, 2017
Why This Highly Sensitive Person Seems So Insensitive in the Wake of the Vegas Shooting
I begin imagining every terrible detail of what transpired. My mind becomes a vortex of dark thoughts and fears.
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Our Extrovert-Obsessed Society Is Killing Young People
19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead inside a hotel freezer. Did this introvert overdo it on alcohol to fit in at a party?
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October 3, 2017
5 Hacks to Help Introverted Parents Get Through the Day
You might be an introvert if everything about being a parent absolutely wears you out. This is particularly true during the baby and toddler stages.
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October 2, 2017
10 Ways to Work With Your Introversion Rather Than Fight Against It
It’s not easy being an introvert, because our society seems made for extroverts. How can an introvert live a fulfilling life in an “extroverted” world?
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September 29, 2017
Why Introverts Might Dance Only When No One Is Watching
Quietly taking a step back just to watch the gyrating masses didn’t mean I was uncomfortable. I was taking in the moment in my own introverted way.
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September 28, 2017
When You’re an Introvert Who Has Cancer, You’re Thrust Kicking and Screaming Into the Spotlight
It’s not that I don’t appreciate the people who shower us with love. I just found it uncomfortable having my health become such a hot topic of discussion.
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September 27, 2017
3 Tips for When Social Burnout Leads to Flare Ups in Mental Illness
After too much socializing, I became drowsy and irritable, to the point of snapping at people. My depression and anxiety were creeping back again.
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September 26, 2017
An Open Letter to INFJs in the Aftermath of a Door Slam
An INFJ will do anything for those they love, sometimes ignoring their needs. When you move on from an unhealthy relationship, you respect your happiness.
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September 25, 2017
When You Become More Aware of Your Emotions, They Can’t Control You as Much
For highly sensitive people, the danger occurs when we lose ourselves in our emotions and don’t actually solve the problem.
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