WHY PEOPLE GET ANGRY WHEN INTROVERTS GO OFFLINE Boundaries are essential for mental health You know, I think I have finally figured it out. I now understand why people get angry when an introvert goes offline or takes extended ‘me time’ to recharge. They take it so personally, as though its an act of war, and for the longest time I couldn’t understand why. Alhamdulillah, one of the blessings we introverts have is the ability to self-soothe. That means we can comfort ourselves. When we’re sad, anxious, or facing problems, we don’t immediately run around looking for people to rescue us. We go inward. Personally, I Pray to Allah for help, then I sit, think, and weigh my options, and work through my situation. In the past, I tried talking to people, but I quickly learnt from childhood that it isn’t always wise to share my problems, or even my plans, because people can use anything against you. Many people who aren’t introverted don’t have this ability to soothe themselves. They need ...
