Searching for me

Ever wondered what it is people like so much about you? What trait or characteristic do you think it is that draws them towards you the most? Well, with the help of the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (or MBTI for short), you can have a better idea not only about who you are but also about who other people perceive you to be.

Based on the theory of personality proposed by Carl Gustav Jung, MBTI is a famous psychological test developed by the mother-daughter pair Katherine Cook Briggs and Isabel Myers which assess an individual’s personality based on four dimensions: introversion vs. extraversion; intuition vs. sensing; feeling vs. thinking; and judging vs. perceiving or prospecting.

You can read more about it here and take the test online if you haven’t already, to know which of the 16 possible personality types you have. But of course, a quick disclaimer: since this list is based on the MBTI, which is in turn, based on a theory, it’s not meant to be taken too seriously.

With that said, here are the most attractive traits of each personality type:

The Analysts

1. INTJ – Your Assertiveness

Disclaimer: this article is not intended for self-diagnosis. It is advisable to get help from a licensed professional if you suspect you may have depression.

No two people experience depression the same way. It is therefore crucial that we take the initiative to be mindful, informed, and attentive towards those that reach out for help.  

However, it is not uncommon for some individuals to keep their internal battles bottled up. This decision could stem from the worry of burdening others, conservative social attitudes that consider discussing mental illness taboo, and more. Whichever the reason, living with concealed depression can be a very isolating experience.

With that being said, here are 10 habits of those living with concealed depression:

1. They Always Seem to be Happy