There's ways that introverted people learn to interact and talk with people normally. Introverted people usually have a few friends still. However, true introverts will hardly ever randomly become extroverts. You'll learn to accept being an introvert once you realize societies praise of extroversion has no basis.
It's gonna sound a bit obvious, but the best way is to actually build the courage and just do it. Yeah, it's not easy and you'll feel like you're making a fool of yourself, but the more you do it, the less awkward it becomes each time. Also, joining clubs can help you a lot, as someone already mentioned, even if at first you're not interested in the actual activity. Also, I believe you're mixing up Introverted with Shy. I know lots of introverts who have no problem at all at talking to people, even to a crowd(how I envy them!) but they still need their time alone to be healthy.
Introversion doesn't mean you can't talk to people; that's shyness. It's a personality model that means you just prefer to be alone or with a few friends. But technicalities aside, my method for getting over that has been "toughen up and do it." If there's a reason to talk to people, that reason is more important than my apprehension. I wish there were an easier way besides "lots and lots of alcohol" but I have not found one yet.
How would you carry on conversations or start one? Is it better to hang out with a group of friends? I have a hard time hanging out with one person, especially if they want me to talk.
There are a lot of ways you can get speaking/meeting-people experience - Take a speech / drama class - Join a dating site and try going on a few dates - If you're into politics try canvassing door-to-door for a candidate during an election - If you're in school, join a club or group - If someone asks you to take part in something (like say a run, charity event, etc.), do it! They're a great opportunity to meet new people A large part is just getting out there and trying things. That was the biggest lesson I learned in University - by far! I'm probably not as bad as some with bad anxiety, but I'm rather shy and introverted. You'd never guess that from meeting me. It takes time and experience (and again through trying new things) to slowly hone your "shy-guy" craft to where you can begin to feel comfortable saying hi to new people.
The difference between Introverts & Extroverts is in how they get they're energy and relive stress. This might help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxZ1fPr9FJg
Thank you for this. ^^ It's so obnoxious when my extroverted friends wonder why I call myself an introvert if I'm so goofy and talkative. Fairly outgoing introvert right here.
Yes, introverted doesn't mean shyness BUT there shy and outgoing introverts. You can't "change" your personality type and what you have to do is to just "survive" in an extroverted world. I always love listening to this Poem because it encouraged me to be ok when I'm alone. [YOUTUBE]k7X7sZzSXYs[/YOUTUBE]
That poem was pretty and relaxing, I liked the way it says that being alone can be positive and not just negative. The other video too, it helped explain some things that I never knew. They were awesome. I should try to go out and do things more often, but remember that preferring to not be around people isn't all that bad.
Introversion and extraversion appear to be part of your biology and personality. I highly suggest reading "Quiet: The Power of Introverts" for some great advice and help: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...vptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_4ul4aa1z19_b
