An introverts way of dealing with their mental health.


 Introverts don’t interact much with others due to which they tend to spend most of their time alone with themselves. They tend to be reflective and introspective in their nature and they might also have a strong sense of thoughts and feelings. So, we might think that they will be able to overcome the mental health challenges that they usually face. However, they also face a lot of challenges, which are unique in their own right. They might suffer from feelings of isolation and depression and sometimes can be a perfectionist to a fault. This could also be increased and exaggerated by the fact that they end up having a very small social circle making it difficult for them to cope with their varied feelings (Aspire Counseling., n.d.). 

There are a lot of ways through which introverts tend to deal with their mental health. There is a research paper which talks about how introverts are forced to conform to societal norms and how it helps them to handle and build up their inner strengths. The research paper talks about how there is usually a lot of pressure from society to be extroverted but they have to conform to societal standards to combat the pressure that they face from society (Balder E.A., 2007).

Research Findings:

1) It has been found in a study which was conducted by Tuovinen that introverts tend to co-construct their coping mechanisms and the solutions of their problems with they are more prone to listen to other person’s suggestions more than the extroverts (Tuovinen S., et al., 2020).

2) It has also been found that introverts tend to make time for themselves, by taking a break for themselves, relax and rejuvenate and make sure that they are doing some kind of activity like walking or reading a book. They also tend to invest in a relationship with other such introverts who might understand them and might be willing to listen to them. These connections tend to make sure that they nourish the soul of the introverts.

3) The introverts have a habit of introspection about themselves and their actions which they have committed in the past, which also helps them make sure that they are able to build a deep relationship with themselves and are also usually honest with their true selves.

4) Lastly, they don’t compare themselves with extroverts too much, because they know that it might lead to a feeling of inadequacy. Introverts also should and must have a proper boundary which can help them prioritize mental well-being and make sure that they don’t drain their entire energy as well (Aspire counseling., n.d.).    


References

1) Balder E.A., (2007). Introversion : Relationship with mental well-being. 

2) Aspire Counseling., (n.d.). Mental health tips for introverts.

3) Tuovinen S. et al.,  (2020). Introversion and Social Engagement: Scale Validation, Their Interaction, and Positive Association With Self-Esteem. 

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