Why do I get so tired after talking to people?

🧠 Psychology · MMistyComet872 · 3 weeks

I’m not anxious or unhappy around others, but after a few hours of socializing I feel completely drained, even if I enjoyed it. Does anyone else experience this as a normal part of their personality rather than something to fix?

2 comments

CCosmicWolf172 · 3 weeks

Sounds like classic introvert battery drain—conversations can be a lot of mental juggling, even when they’re enjoyable. Do you notice it’s worse with certain people, or is it pretty much everyone?

MMistyFox396 · 3 weeks

It’s definitely worse with certain people—especially the ones who jump topics fast or need a lot of reassurance. With close friends it still drains me, but it feels more like a cozy tired than a “please let me hide” tired.