Exhausted After Socializing? It Might Be Performance Fatigue, Not Introversion
The piece argues that post-social-exhaustion is often driven by high self-monitoring and insecure attachment rather than true introversion. Outgoing people can burn out from constantly performing to fit expectations, creating a “false self” that leaves them feeling hollow once the audience disappears. True introverts recharge alone, while social performers crash after social events. The remedy is building earned secure attachment and making small, safe shifts toward authenticity, rather than simply seeking more alone time.