Ep 51 Why Conflating Needs, Behavior, and Diagnoses Compounds Bias

There are many misconceptions of introversion out there, but perhaps the most damaging ones are those that create unnecessary biases towards others. In this episode, Joanna identifies the most common behaviors, conditions, and diagnoses that have been lumped together with introversion and shows us how different they actually are from each other. Tune in as she explains these common misconceptions of introversion, how to receive proper care for some of these conditions, as well as how we can place more care into the way we describe and identify the behaviors of others.  KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: How misanthropy, social anxiety, and depression are conflated with introversion.  Why it's important to understand the differences.    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: How to Stop Feeling Anxious About Anxiety | Tim Box | TedxFolkestone - watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZidGozDhOjg Access Joanna's Brilliant Battery Boosters here: https://flourishingessentials.me   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: https://yourintroverttype.co.uk Register your interest for Introvert Elevator - a new membership launching January 21 here: https://quiet.flourishingintroverts.com/Izst1K Visit Joanna's website here: https://www.flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: https://web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner/