The Difference Between Introverted And Extroverted Empaths

An Outward Manifestation

However, not all empaths are created equally, and those with different attributes bring different insights to the table when it comes to helping others.

A number of personality aspects can affect and alter the way empath abilities manifest in a certain person, with one of these aspects being their levels of either introversion or extroversion.

That's right, something as simple as preferring to be alone can have a great impact on how an empath interprets the world around them and how those interpretations can be used to aid their loved ones.

Alone Together

Just as a refresher, here's what differentiates an introvert from an extrovert.

At its core, being introverted or extroverted has to do with one's internal reactions to social interaction. Introverts feel drained after being around people for too long, they'll need plenty of time alone for their social batteries to recharge, so to speak. It's not that they don't like people (though there are certainly some who would say that); they just need to space out their outings so they don't get burned out.

Extroverts are the opposite. Being with people is what recharges their batteries, and they often feel drained if they have to spend excessive time on their own. They're more likely to be the ones planning gatherings or can be seen going out on their own in busy places. So long as they're surrounded by the hustle and bustle of humanity, they feel right at home.

Introvert Empaths

Now, how do these designations affect empath abilities?

Introverts are more of a quiet observer. They're able to absorb all that's happening around them and think critically before deciding which emotional outputs they want to engage in. They're usually better at telling when they're close to empathy burnout too, as they spend plenty of time with themselves learning about their limits.

With that said, they also tend to be more concerned with appearances. Even if they know they're beyond their empathetic threshold, they'll still stick around in a group or conversation just to seem polite. Then they become stressed, wired, or frustrated, and that can be taken out on either themselves or those around them if they aren't careful.

Their help comes in the form of calm, collected, direct advice and making plans for the future.

Extrovert Empaths

As for extrovert empaths, they're not only happy to but want to jump on any distressing output they come across. If they sense one of their friends is feeling down, they'll want to do anything and everything they can to brighten their spirits and deflect those negative vibes. They're outgoing and tend to bring a general good nature with them everywhere they go.

Though this is all perfectly good, their overeagerness can sometimes develop into being overbearing, and though your friends appreciate their help when needed, trying to force a solution whenever something arises is less constructive. Also, because of their innate urge to be of service, they can stretch themselves out too thin and wind up crashing before they even realize they've burned themselves out.

Their help comes in the form of distraction, taking someone who may be upset out of their usual environment to take their mind off things, and direct support through struggle.

A Third Option

There's more than just these two types, though. There are also ambivert empaths.

Being an ambivert means you have elements of both introversion and extroversion. What that balance looks like depends on the ambivert themselves, but if they're aware of their duality and are able to harness both sides of it, they can develop great power.

This is both in general and when it comes to empathic ability, as someone able to clue into introvert empath and extrovert empath function can then use those skills to help even more people should they choose.

Ambivert Empaths

Ambivert empaths are extremely adaptable, flexible, and ever-changing. They can shift their mindset in an instant, and are experts at instinctually knowing what style to drum in any given situation.

They're not always able to predict what their tolerance for social interaction will be before heading out, though. They could feel energetic the entire time, or they could feel ready to go home after an hour, but that's a gamble they're willing (and needing) to take.

They're good at diffusing situations before they get too heated and are master problem solvers, but they can sometimes lose themselves in other peoples' problems and need to pull themselves back down to Earth to recollect themselves.

Their form of help can appear as many different things, including a unique mixture of introvert and extrovert approaches.

For Every Type

Empaths of all kinds have the unique ability to connect with, relate to, and understand the feelings of many people at once. This makes them very valuable friends with kind hearts who are always wanting to help where they can, and their ability to deeply relate to whatever you're feeling means they'll also know how just how to pick you back up when you're down.

However, it is important for these empaths to remember to take time for themselves and to rest, as they can easily become overwhelmed if they overextend themselves. Everyone needs time to recharge their batteries, especially those with such an active capacity for understanding the feelings of others. Giving oneself the space needed to recuperate is absolutely necessary for these empaths to continue doing the good work they're so well-suited for, no matter if they're more introverted, extroverted, or both!

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