Yes, I am introverted. Shy. Yes, it appeared my childhood, but it also, imho, comes from a hypersensitivity to social interactions. It doesn't take much to overwhelm me. I am constantly second guessing the people around me. I dislike being in groups of more than 2 or 3 people. I'm always afraid of saying something that will be taken the wrong way, even around my husband.

I've learned a few things to pretend it isn't so. Depending upon my mood I can interact with others well. I can do amazing things at times. And, because I like it when I do well in social situations, I continue to do things that I exceed my comfort level.