A lot of people have social troubles: making friends, making conversation, general introversion has a large toll on people. Extreme extroversion can easily have similar effect on a person. but it's negatives are usually as a result of reciprocation from surrounding people, rather than the lack of it. The concept of social anxiety is abstract to the majority, this forces extremes into a vicious cycle of being misunderstood and falling deeper into their anxiety.
A famous example of this would be of Meg White. An incredibly skilled musician who suffered extreme introversion alongside her former partner Jack White, who by contrast was far more extroverted. It was apparent in interviews and during live performances touring as The White Stripes, Meg was quiet. Eventually, they disbanded and Meg disappeared, without explanation. A tragic ending, but in 18 years, when The White Stripes are inevitably inducted to the Rock and Roll hall of fame, we may see her one last time.
People are truly shaken and troubled by social anxiety, and it can tear down their lives. A while ago, I was lucky enough overcome an anxiety, interact with my sister and her friends, and genuinely have a fun social experience. I found a way to move past this and achieve a more comfortable manner; it was truly wonderful.
This led me to question what the bridge is that can carry you over the troubled water. What can support a person to release themselves from their self-made cage?
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