How to stop being "extroverted" in public?

[u/Reader_Regression]

I actually don't know how to turn it off.

I'm an introvert (or at least I think I am??), and usually enjoy doing things alone (or with family only). I enjoy being in my room alone, walking home from school alone, buying things alone, etc.

but for some reason, whenever I'm in public, I'm like an "extrovert"

I'm talkative with others, I tend to talk with people a lot, from quiet peeps to loud ones. I can approach anyone, I'm friendly with everyone and everyone is friendly with me.

I'm even one of the loudest in the classroom at school, I tend to do reckless things (e.g. skipping classes, getting scolded by our lecturers for doing smth in class, etc.)

the thing is, I wasnt like this before. I was generally one of the quietest ppl in school, but I just wanted to try being more open I guess, and suddenly I came from going home after class immediately to coming home from going to a random place two hours away from our city.

its so draining and I want to go back, but I cant help it 😞😞 I just automatically turn into a social butterfly in public.

[u/ThePaperPrison]

You need to remember that you were created the way you were meant to be. So, love yourself! You sound like lots of fun. I would embrace who you are. Make peace with yourself. Otherwise "you" will drive "you" crazy. And that's not any fun for the person who you live with - you.

[u/noahboah]

let go of these introvert and extrovert labels and embrace who you are. being a social butterfly is good, especially if it feels rewarding