INFJs

[Graceeeeee]

Hi,

This is a thread for people with the INFJ personality type from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

INFJs are the rarest type out of the 16 personality types from the MBTI. Many INFJs experience anxiety and/or depression due to not fitting in anywhere. INFJ stands for: Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, and Judgement.

I found that I fit the descriptions of this personality type last year (I actually underwent a professional personality testing before that and got the INFJ result but paid no attention to it) when I was doing a research task for school. Ever since then I've been very grateful for finally finding a description that fits how I feel and who I am. Knowing about my personality type has helped me discover more about myself and feel more at ease with who I am.

I've talked to INFJs online and found that a lot of us suffer from one form of mental illness or another. So this is a social space for INFJs needing a place to belong, to talk about things that are hard to talk about, or find out more about this amazing personality type.

But! Notice I said this is a social space--If you are dealing with serious issues at the moment, you should consider seeking professional help, to begin with, you can look up information from the BeyondBlue website. Of course anyone is welcomed to join, but do not rely on this forum to recover from a serious mental illness.

A social space can be anything from lighthearted and fun, to a deep and personal safe space for understanding and support. So when you click into this thread--first things first--remember to not be afraid of being yourself (as a lot of us tend to do)!

Enjoy!!

With Love,

Grace xx

[SubduedBlues]

I just did a re-test (sit down long handed psychological assessment type of test), first time in years, and was surprised to discovered that I am no longer what I once was.

Perhaps it was the mental stresses over these past few years, perhaps it was something else, but now I am officially an INFP-A with strong measures; not so much the back & forth soft split it used to be before. I(71%) N(68%) F(67%) P(89%) - A(94%)

I think it is interesting how our personalities change when dealing with the stresses and un-wellness associated with our mental health.

Based on feedback I have received, from friends and family (particularly family that hasn't seen me since before the breakup) apparently I am a much calmer, friendlier and empathetic person... more of the type of person they enjoy being around.

So I guess that's got to be a good change. Never would have thought such a positive outcome would be a result of having to go through anxiety and depression. I guess it just goes to prove the age old saying: "whatever doesn't (figuratively) kill you, makes you stronger".

SB

[Arthurly]

Hearing you. I also only recently discovered i was an INFJ. I went to 3 different sites including Myers Briggs to check. What a difference it has made knowing that there's actually nothing wrong with me and that I'm actually a functional person. I just process the information differently. It came like a revelation. So yeah, i now can see a clear path ahead. A path still shrouded in mist and overgrowth, but i know its there. In fact, for the first time in a long time i feel pretty good about myself.

[Kanangra]

This is fascinating. I'd never heard of it before. I just did the Myers Briggs and am an INTP. Wow! That's pretty much spot on.

I'd love to keep this thread going and chat more about it. I'll go an google more now. 🙂

[IreneM]

Yes. I have done it a few times over the years, and have always found that it has:

1. Helped me to accept that there are good things about me, and I have grown to appreciate that.

one was being an Introvert, but when I read that "Introverts are among the nicest people to be friends with once you take the trouble to get to know them." It clicked and I have been cautious in how much contact I give myself in large groups ever since - as a result my physical energy has improved, knowing that people can drain me.

2. Helped me to see that there are areas of my personality that I need to work on.

I wasn't all that happy with being a J for Judge. I also thought that I should change to being more Thought instead of Feeling oriented. So I have worked on those more and I am changing and float between thought and feelings and the like but I am a very strong introvert. I have grown.

The last two times I did it I was a Logitician and now an Adventurer.

Would be great to hear more.

[Desedrata]

I am also INFJ.

[Guest_9043]

So cool that there is this thread. Not sure how active it is though. I am an INFJ personality type. It's been really hard my whole life and very lonely. I just quit struggling and don't care anymore. I am who I am and I just don't waste my time on things I used to.

[Epip23]

🙋🏻‍♀️ Me too

[Healing heart]

Fellow INFJ here - we also do inspirational things and look at big picture.

[fire_fox]

Hi everyone I am super happy to be here, I have also felt kind of different to others and confused and then I found out why (kind of) but I haven't met any fellow injf's so yeh, thanks for creating this space 🙂

[fire_fox]

same as me 🙂