If you’re more of an introvert, you know there’s a limited number of group photos you can pose for during a weekend before you decide to spend the next one home alone, recharging.
Even though you might feel like you’re betraying your family, friends, or whoever it is you’re casting aside in favor of a warm bed and snacks, there’s nothing wrong with prioritizing yourself.
But if you need a reminder that you’re not the only one doing this, check out the Instagram account FOGO, or the Fear of Going Out. It perfectly describes what it’s like to embrace your inner loner.
Continue scrolling for a brief summary of FOGO’s content and don’t miss the chats we had with psychologist and educator Dr. Laurie Helgoe, as well as Jenn Granneman, founder of the award-winning blog Introvert, Dear, and introvert coach and consultant Thea Orozco.
You’ll find them spread between the memes.
When you’re done, fire up Bored Panda’s first publication on this relatable online project, too!
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#1 ‘in The Unlikely Event…’ Jane Knows What’s Up!
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#2 Love This Idea As Long As The Canceling Step Is Clearly Spelled Out In A Mutually Agreed To Legal Document
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#3 *gagging Noises*
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#4 *throws All $6.72 Of My Life Savings At This Kickstarter*
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#5 That Took A Twist
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#6 *wins Golden Globe For Performance In “Having A Bubbly, Outgoing Personality”*
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#7 Voted “Most Likely To Be Just A Tad Off” Bebe
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#8 Dogs >>>>> Humans
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#9 Cats Just Be Livin Their Best Life
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#10 I Hope They Have Parachutes
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#11 *intentionally Dumps Jar Of Marinara On Carpet* “Sorry Tho, The Mess”
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#12 Canceling All Socializing For The Next 7 Weeks To Save Up Enough Energy For Thanksgiving
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#13 This Bebe Is An *icon*
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#14 I Love That Dogs Don’t Ask Me These Questions
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#15 #livingmybestlife
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#16 The Future Is Here And It Is The Worst
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#17 Dogs > Humans
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#18 Host Of Party: “Can I Get You Anything To Drink?” Me, Thirstier Than I’ve Ever Been In My Entire Life But Also Terrified Of Being An Imposition: “No Thanks!”
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#19 Why Would You Do This To Me? I Thought We Were Friends. Is This What It Means To “Have Beef”?
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#20 Mission Accomplished *fist Pump*
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#21 *surprises Fairy Gm By Last Minute Bailing On Ball Entirely Because A Night With The House All To Myself Sounds Way Better Than A Social Outing*
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#22 Yeah I Said “Generic Excuse”, And I’ll Continue To Say “Generic Excuse”
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#23 Gold Statue Girl Fall Is On, Y’all #whatareyoudoinginmyswamp
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#24 *gently Tosses Phone Into Lake*
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#25 I Thought You’d Never Ask
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#26 I Live Every Day In Fear Of Becoming A Meme
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#27 And You Will *love* It
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#28 Thankful For You
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#29 Awww Sweetie. You Got It All Wrong! “Finally” Has Two Ls And Only One N. But Other Than That, A+
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#30 Quite Frankly, Getting Trapped On A Desert Island Sounds *marvelous*
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#31 *jazz Hands*
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#32 Talk About Myself?? *gagging Noises* I’d Much Rather Regurgitate Information I Heard On Podcasts. That An Option?
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#33 *camera Cuts To Me Lying In An Email About How I’d Be Happy To “Hop On A Call” Ffs*
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#34 Just Say No
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#35 #notaphase
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