I was recently diagnosed on the spectrum and have realized I have spent much of my life (regrettably) acting in a way to prevent being bullied and ostracized. I have a long road to recovery and wish...|||The struggle is real|||White privilege absolutely exists.  So does health privilege.   Christian privilege.  Gender privilege.  Size privilege.|||They probably are. Sorely confused by Fi.|||It wasn't too long. It was fine, and it made sense. I like to think of myself as a chameleon. I have many different facets of personality. Dare to say it, I think much more than most people I...|||My husband is a mature ISFJ. He pretty much lets me do my own thing, and it's nice to putter around not completely alone. He is a bit more intellectual and technological than most ISFJ types I come...|||Strong emotion makes me cry. Even good emotion. I don't like to cry in front of people so I hide it. I hate feeling that vulnerable.|||Interesting that your therapist is using mbti theory with you. I thought this was rare for therapists to use it. I relate to the part about wanting to be unique or at least true to myself versus Fe...|||I forgive. I don't want emotions negatively influencing my life because I can't let go.  However, I make educated choices from that moment to determine where I go. Just because I forgive, doesn't...|||Distraction. Uncomfortable subject. Put on the spot when I am asked for thoughts and opinions I do not feel proficient enough to explain. Irrational emotional expression. Illogical thoughts.   Most...|||After spending years and years of driving my husband absolutely batty with psychological typing, I finally had the chance to discuss Myers-Briggs and Enneagram with my therapist. I never felt like I...|||I try to be, but because I focus so much on desiring to find 'tangible' truth, it isn't always easy. I joined a church with an intellectual pastor (who isn't pushy and down your throat in the...|||Gah! It is so strange to be back. I figured I had nothing better to do... I'm somewhat getting over my obsession of flipping baby carriers. It was quite profitable but the market is tanking. ...|||I can admit I'm not very secure with myself. This time is definitely a discovery period for me to do that. I feel spark with music and have found a new love for Mumford and Sons. I decided I wanted...|||Unnggghhh you're so right. GAH. I can wonder why people do things til the cows come home but it's not going to change what they do. That's a tough realization. I think there is this part of me that...|||I have kept on existing, just more confused and messed up as ever :proud:  I have this severe skepticism problem when it comes to thoughts. I have this thought that it just can't be that easy, so I...|||Because I want to prove to them that I can do things myself without their help or insight. I guess I can say I'm easily convinced to believe other viewpoints? So I let them convince me otherwise,...|||When I was a child, I knew I had a strong path for myself. I would be whatever I put my mind to.  Between that time, when I was 7 or 8, and now I have lost myself.  I'm trying so hard to figure...|||You aren't alone, Silveresque  I have this intense desire to be your friend, because I feel like when I talk about this to my husband I get a lot of the same responses I see here.  Anyways,...|||Swimming against a current of confusion|||When I have more time I will have to come back and address all of the messages you wrote. I cannot thank you enough. It's interesting how each of you wrote something so different, but they were all...|||Jay I sent you a pm|||Why is it that when I'm depressed, all sound and logical advice sound really stupid? I want to feel better, but nobody listens. I feel terrible at everything I try. I have nothing I'm good at. It's...|||Woah. Deep. I feel so much better now.|||I honestly have no idea why I would turn to complete strangers for advice. I do it far too often. I don't even feel like my loved ones get me. Why would random strangers.  I used to be so much. I...|||Laeona I would love to talk about it. Sorry I didn't get back on to respond.  I've been pushing through the difficult period and it has seriously felt like a rollercoaster of emotions. I'm crying,...|||I feel so lonely tonight. I don't want to admit that and I want to wallow in my depression and guilt... but I only hope if I reach out somebody will hear me and want to talk to me.  I feel like I...|||I think I am a primary Fi user because I just things in terms of how I feel about them (which really sucks btw) but I would love more input please.|||I thought I was ENFP initially but all my test results seem to indicate INFP. How do I exhibit Ne more than Fi?  Also, never felt like I quite fit in the ENFP board. Though, it could relate to an...|||Thank you. I cannot believe my darling daughter is 16 months old. She is the light of my life and she has taught me that I am capable of so much more than I ever could imagine (look- tears already!...|||I really appreciate your input, and thanks for popping in and saying hi! I suppose that ultimately you have a good point... that finding one's self is an incredibly personal experience and it's not...|||Anybody have any input? I'm so impatient. LOL|||SCENARIO 1  FOCUS ON YOUR FEELING PROCESS HERE  Your significant other just ended your 2 year relationship quite suddenly and with no apparent explanation. Up until this point you had both been...|||Ack double post|||I'm actually surprised a burst of decisiveness came from just leaving my job. Though, internally I'm thinking 'WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING?!?!?!'. But I hear you. Being decisive is challenging because...|||I'm an INFP!  I don't know, somewhere in the depths of my mind, that I've denied it for so long. I've grown up believing that the INFP traits are weak and have been somewhat shameful of them. I've...|||Yes, we are still married.   But now we have a kid, and I have a tough job, so I have no time to even THINK about typing.  I am guessing still most likely INFJ.|||I'm here! Though I mostly lurk the ban/infraction page.  Welcome back :) you definitely look familiar!|||I can't say I dislike it; in certain situations it's a great tool to get what you want. I can say eye contact, a firm handshake, and a neutral speaking voice have landed me many a job interview.  I...|||Most people seem to forget that Myers Briggs encompasses only one facet of personality, which is related to cognitive processing. You can put averages such as typical behaviors or common outcomes...|||I'm good, but only because I really don't want to have to pay for tickets.   I do hate driving in huge metropolitan areas if I don't know the area well. My husband was absolutely right regarding...|||Personally, most things don't serve good enough purpose or you will have to do it over again.  Schoolwork falls into the former category. I mean, seriously, what is filling out this worksheet about...|||Normally?   Glad this is something I don't normally think about. Wow. If I'm going to get a cold, or any other communicable disease, I guarantee it won't be from the bathroom fixtures.  Little...|||Sorry, but all I see is the 'power' of how you are conveniently right and know everything while everybody else does not.  Pass.|||Cognitive processing does not relate to behavior directly, but it is merely a small component. It is likely impossible to label introverted thinking alone with a rational set of behaviors alone, as...|||If you like the dynamic of your church, you could try a smaller baptist church. They vary in levels of intensity, but I find they are a step down from Pentecostal churches. I've found plenty of...|||pastryparadise - The notion of a 'certain' type being best is ridiculous. Even if you aren't being serious. Every type has strengths and weaknesses. Including sevens. Just because you are unable to...|||There was a girl at my work who did this. Rocky relationship, no real friends, and kept asking coworkers to be bridesmaids. Luckily while I wasn't involved, a lot of my friends felt similar to you. A...|||I'm an ENxP with BPD tendencies and while I dated frequently from high school on, I found that many of my previous relationships were unstable to the point that it just wasn't healthy. I'm surprised...|||This isn't a short term solution, but I found that most of my procrastination stemmed from getting bored with semester long classes. I'm smart and usually read the whole textbook in a few weeks. I...