Daydreaming vs thinking

I am an extrovert to many people's opinions, but to myself I am also a strong introvert. 

I have been stated to be a daydreamer. However; know looking back on things and understanding clearly; it was me thinking before I spoke and trying to figure out the words that I needed to say before I got them out of my mouth. This is what I have done for all my life. It is nothing new.

 It is hard for me to speak at times and sometimes I need to think. I do not look at people and look off in another direction to ensure concentration as well. Therefore; based on my observation over the years; I believe that I am not a daydreamer but a high introvert ensuring that I know what I need to say before stating it. It is already at points hard enough for me to speak that I need to ensure that I will not be laughed or made fun of.  For example; in the 7th Grade some asked if I even knew how to speak. This is an example of how quiet I would be at points because I needed to think of the words to get out of my mouth to ensure I was stating what I needed to state.

Advice; It is ok to have this.  I do. I think this is best too as you want to ensure what you do state or say is what you mean and I find nothing wrong in being who you are. This ensures that the introvert you are as a result of the stroke, like mine is the thought process you need to go through in order to get the words out of the mouth to state your opinion or feeling. Take your time and have the patience with yourself first and foremost to understand that things like this take time to process and it is ok. It is who you are! It is who I am too!