Introversion and social anxiety are not the same thing, but that doesn't mean some of us "quiet ones" don't suffer from it. Here's what it's like.

Here are 11 signs your introversion may actually be social anxiety, according to experts. 1 You Want To Go Out, But Feel Unable To. Ashley Batz/Bustle .

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Most of the time, introverted kids avoid going out to stay at home and relax. It is a way for them to recharge and feel energetic. A child with social anxiety may do the same but out of fear.

It's a point echoed by Amanda Darnley, a psychologist based in Philadelphia. But she says it needs to be clear that being introverted is not the same as being shy or experiencing social anxiety ...

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