Inside the mind of an introvert

[renegade500]

I am an introvert. Now, I don't speak for all introverts, I speak only for myself. But I think there are common experiences among introverts that mystify people. I know I often feel misunderstood, and I imagine other introverts do as well. Because we're a minority population, and all too often, our more extroverted friends don't even seem to

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INTP INFP probability

[shalanna]

Have you ever taken the MBTI personality test? You are almost certainly an introvert and could benefit from reading about the way we cope with things. You describe exactly the sort of "recharging batteries" that we on the I spectrum need to do after performing in the other capacity (extroversion). You could be INTP or INFP. I am INxP, because I have a number of traits of both. It's free to take the personality inventory at various websites. We had it done by a psychologist at work so we could understand ways to cope with the J *Judging* people when we are P *Perceiving* types who just like to take in everything before pronouncing judgment on it and bossing everyone around. (grin)

You could try one of the online tests first. They're fairly accurate. Then you can tell people that you are an INFP and being introverted is not a flaw that needs to be cured! You are not crazy--you're just not THEM. Or me!

Re: INTP INFP probability

[renegade500]

Every time I've taken some type of Myers-Briggs test, I've consistently tested as INTJ, which apparently is a pretty small subset even within the introvert spectrum.

Re: INTP INFP probability

[j_cheney]

I'm an INTP, so we've got a lot in common. ;o)

Re: INTP INFP probability

[shalanna]

See, I find INTPs all around on the 'net. It's our natural habitat.
GRIN

[j_cheney]

Well said....after something like a con, I usually try to plan a day of alone time. So exhausting!

[renegade500]

I've gotten to the point where I plan Friday and Monday around a con as vacation days.

[j_cheney]

You're a wise woman ;o)