Does anyone else get 'peopled out' like this?

[Cotswolly78]

Now, I've always known I'm an introvert, love my own company, but on a Saturday I do my hobby as part of a club, which I generally enjoy because I love this outdoor activity, although I can find the constant chit-chat draining.

Last week, I'd an unusually busy week in work and so yesterday, although I wanted to do my hobby, I felt a bit tired and not up to making conversation, so I took off on my own and really enjoyed it. I do this occasionally when I feel 'peopled out' and really like it.

Am I a bit odd or does anyone else feel similar?

I'm the same. Love being at work 2.5 days a week but any more than that and I feel like my head will explode, same with social events. The thought of someone joining me on my lunch time walk fills me with dread; I always try to escape sneakily.

Yes! I defo need my own time. I've always been with people who work away my husband has been home for about 18 months now and when he does have to go away for a weekend and my friends suggest doing anything it's a blanket no. It's my time and I love it and need it.

Yes I do feel like this, outside of my own DH and children. My limit in social situations and outside of work is about 2 hours, anything more and I feel
Drained and can't wait to get away, even when it's lovely people who I like a lot. But to be honest I prefer being at home to being out most of the time anyway. The only exception is weekends and it's DH and kids and we have nice Sunday lunches out, walks and bike rides which I look forward to.
My idea of absolute hell would be going away as part of a big group.

Yes! I'm an outgoing introvert- like being around people but need time on my own. Ended up going to a gig myself last week after a really peoply day at work and it was bliss - in a room listening to loud music with no one saying my name / asking me a question!

Loved lockdown too. Perfect for me. Loved us all being at home together. I find too much external stimulation a sensory overload. I need peace in order to be quiet and think, work things and people out. One of my favourite things to do.

An ambivert :)

I go on solo holidays and weekends away. I do not consider myself an introvert. Don't really believe in these categories.

I'm exactly the same.

I'm never happier than in my own company. If I've got a 'busy' time with people I to plan to be on my own for a bit to rebalance afterwards.

I can last about two hours absolute max at a party!

Are you really suggesting all introverts are autistic? 🙄

It's very common, OP. People are exhausting.

I describe it as being talked out, as I'm worn out of converting thoughts to words by the end of the day. My mind needs to be alone to have time being busy alone.

I spend 85% of my social time alone. Even if I had to drop it down to 80% I'd struggle to cope. I just don't like people.

Oh god I’m totally like this. There is no better feeling in the world than when guests leave and you wave, shout cheerio, and then shut the door behind them.

Same here!

I knew I’d get a comment like this. No, I’m suggesting that perhaps the OP might be autistic. Autism is more common than many think anyway.