How to tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy social withdrawal

Can introverts with mental health conditions succeed in a world seemingly built for extroversion?

Introverts recharge their social battery through withdrawal. However, the introverted need to withdraw can very easily mask a pathological desire to withdraw because of things like anxiety, depression, and more.

Understanding the difference between needed solitude and pathological isolation can help you achieve your lifestyle goals.

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