INFP

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Guide

Introverted thinking (Ti)

Extroverted thinking (Te)

Introverted feeling (Fi)

Extroverted feeling (Fe)

Introverted sensing (Si)

Extroverted sensing (Se)

Introverted Intuition (Ni)

Ahaha oof… So what I learn from this is there’s a lot of things I do that could be considered personality, but could very well be the ASD in my case. Maybe a bit of both. Some spaces were kind of generic tbh…? Like sometimes it applies to me but in some cases not, or that technically it can apply to pretty much everyone, or that it kinda applies to me but the ASD throws it off so idk. But yeah, as I suspected there’s a lot of overlap between infj descriptions and Aspergers behaviors for me. Also. Perfectionist is listed twice for me so that should tell you something lol.

For Beginners

You are not your feelings. Feelings are something you have, and something you can learn to cope with. Here are some tips how you can reduce negative, annoying or persistent feelings in your life, and how you can cope with them when they occur.

Making positive experiences

Do something enjoyable that’s possible every day (ex. read a few pages, doodle something, listen to your favorite song, sing in the shower…)

Change your life up a bit in a way that will help you experience positive feelings more often (ex. say hi to an old friend, join a club, try a new hobby, discover a new artist…)

Allow yourself to feel the positive things (ex. reminisce about the nice experiences you had before bed, focus on how good you feel in the moment, ask yourself how you’d name this positive feeling, what caused it…)

Reducing emotional and physical vulnerability

A house can’t stand without the base - Work on getting enough water, food, sleep, exercise and self care. Baby steps are completely fine. 5 hours of sleep are better than 4, two meals are better than one, etc.

Watch your health and take your medication

Avoid mood changing substances (drugs, alcohol…)

Take responsibility (ex. make small plans that you can and will do every day -> gives you a sense of control over your life and helps you believe in your own abilities)

Letting go of emotional baggage

Accept your feelings as a part of yourself as a person. We all have them!

Acknowledge that your feelings (all of them!) are allowed to be here, because they all have a job to fulfill!

Try not to judge your feelings, even if it’s hard! There’s a reason why they’re here.

Be open for your feelings. Embrace them. They will come anyway.

I have a feeling I don’t want - what now?

What am I feeling? (ex. angry, sad, guilty…)

What impulse does this feeling give me, what do I want to do? (ex. lash out, isolate myself, self harm…)

What made me feel this way? (ex. a fight, a bad grade, a mistake…)

What would be pros and cons of acting on my impulse? (ex. pro - lashing out would give me relief, con - it would have consequences…)

What decision do I make?

More of a trivia you're question.

What's your MBTI type?

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I'm INFJ!

INFP: Dresses like a fairy princess librarian headed to Comic-Con. INFJ: Owns seven pairs of the same exact black pants, all perfectly-pressed.

INFP: I’M HAVING FEELS! INFJ: YOU’RE HAVING FEELS! Wait. I’m also having feels. Cannot compute. I shall help you with your feels and ignore my own until they hopefully go away.

INFP: I LOVE HUMANITY! (volunteers, donates to charity in appreciation) INFJ: I HATE HUMANITY! (volunteers, donates to charity anyway)

INFP: Always ridiculously late or inconveniently early. INFJ: Always right on time.

INFP: Drinks hot cocoa with heaps of whipped cream and sprinkles.  INFJ: Drinks black coffee by the gallon.

INFP: All-feeling. INFJ: All-knowing.

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Chant cat: INFJ ISFP INFP ENFP ENFJ

Mine is ENFP,

I wanna share a few more survival tips that I use in my own infp-esque life. These come from personal experience, so take them with a grain of salt!

Break your routine once in a while - Routines can be comforting but also a little confining for us infps. Doing something a different can be really nice, even if it’s something small, e.g. waking up early to watch the sunrise or going for a rare evening jog. When I do a little something different once in a while, I’m reminded that there are so many more possibilities out there.  

Remember that everyone is strange and flawed - I tend to idolise others, especially those who I think have qualities that I don’t. E.g. they might be more confident or well spoken than me. But in reality, everyone has things about them that are weird and imperfect, even if it’s not the things that you’re insecure about. If you’re an infp that feels insecure and less than: one, I feel you, but two, remember that everyone is as weird and broken as you are even if you don’t see it at a glance.

Take an emergency dance party (for one) - When I’m home alone sometimes I crank my spotify loud and dance weird to some high energy tunes. It’s a great endorphin rush without the self-conscious embarrassment us infps can deal with on the dance floor. 

Listen to some new music - I don’t know if you infps are the same as me, but when I listen to a favourite song too much, the song loses it’s quality and it makes me sad. Listening to a new badass track is such a pick-me-up. Try to get some recs from a friend with similar taste if you struggle to find new good music (me). 

Take breaks from your projects instead of giving up - One slightly frustrating thing about being an infp is that we have trouble finishing projects. In the beginning we feel inspired and motivated, but when encountering difficulties (often practical difficulties), we can lose hope. I find that taking breaks from a project and then resetting is so helpful in achieving long term productivity. 

Forgive yourself for your ‘failures’ - I beat myself up a lot, ruminating about awkward encounters late at night. I try to be forgiving by reminding myself that I’m doing the best I can with the brain that I have. Being emotionally sensitive is tough, and we are strong for getting through life carrying that burden. 

Try to focus more energy on other people - Infps are warm and empathic, but we also tend to think about ourselves a lot. It doesn’t mean that we’re selfish, we just often live in our head. E.g. we might worry a lot about how we are perceived by others. To get out of this cycle, I’m trying to step out of worrying about my own problems and taking more notice of others’. In reality, most people are dealing with some pretty heavy shit. 

Drifting Dreams~

hello! as a student who has been through anxiety for quite a while now, i know what it’s like to experience it while going through school. it has often caused me to feel the need to overachieve or give up on everything. however, these tips have helped me ease anxiety and stress at least a little bit less. so, i hope they help you if you are in a similar situation! just remember that we’re all in it together, and always feel free to reach out :) disclaimer: all of these tips have come from personal experience, so please do not substitute them for professional help. 

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