I found myself in the same boat @bozz. I started out life as an introvert but had to become comfortable at being an extrovert and in doing so I lost some things of value. Thankfully, I'm discovering that listening is a skill that can be learned/re-learned.
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I think part of my problem is I worry too much about what others will think of me. I make connections in my mind that others don't always see. In school I would blurt those things out. After being ridiculed for that, I probably withdrew into myself. Perhaps it is more about being comfortable being myself.
It would be great if you could overcome the feelings of past ridicule. It sounds like you were more of an extrovert as a child. I had the opposite problem. I was so worried about everything as a child. I'm surprised I didn't give myself a nervous breakdown.
:), yes, I was definitely a different person back then. Change is inevitable I guess.