What makes introverted cabin fever any different from that of extroverts or ambiverts? For one, they probably have a higher tolerance threshold for staying home for longer periods of time.

If they’re stuck inside with their own thoughts, it can be… a lot since introverts are prone to overthinking. 6 Reasons Why Introverts Struggle With Cabin Fever 1. Here are reasons why introverts struggle with cabin fever, and ways in which they may experience - and address - those needs. (It can also help you interpret why your introverted roommate or family member isn’t quite themselves after being cooped up for a couple of days!) And I think that exploring this idea of introverts getting restless can help dispel some other myths about us, like that we’re boring, set in our ways, or don’t like socializing. But we’re also human, and humans have basic needs. My recent ordeal with my snowstorm cabin fever got me thinking: How do introverts experience cabin fever, and what can we do about it? Yes, we love staying home. Being home all weekend sounds phenomenal, and often is. I love weekends when I can stay home with zero plans. Introverts have reputations for being homebodies. Introverts Love Being Home - But Not All the Time

How long had it been since I’d gone outside, anyway? Even for a brief time, I needed to get out of my own space and out of my own head. And annoyed with myself that I was still indoors. It was the perfectly cozy introvert haven and a recipe for winter contentment.īut when the sky cleared late on the second afternoon as I finished watching a movie, I found myself getting… antsy. I cooked myself a couple of nice meals, had a solo dance party, and did some writing. I’d been stuck indoors for the past day-and-a-half, curled up with books and the occasional Netflix show, plenty of coffee, tea, and blankets on hand.

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