For an introvert, social battery is a finite resource. Like earth-mined diamonds, artifacts from the submerged Titanic, or a frazzled mom’s dwindling patience, there is only so much social battery power inside the mind of an introverted person. Antisocial by nature, it required immense effort and energy from an introvert to sustain regular conversations, especially with a stranger. 

We all know the sinking feeling of running out of social juice. One minute you’re holding up your end of the conversation with an acquaintance at a friend’s birthday party, and the next minute you’re staring into the punch bowl, counting the melting ice cubes to pass the time. Going non-verbal, it’s likely you’ve reached your limit at this social gathering. Perhaps, in another 2-3 months, your social energy will return in full force, and you’ll be able to smile back at the mailman who greets you every morning, and you might be able to chat with your fellow book-club members. 

However, until then, it’s time to retreat to the comfort of your home, closing the windows tightly, turning on the AC, and watching your favorite relaxing movies to recharge.