6 Key Reasons Why Infjs Are Prone To Depression explores key ideas related to psychology, presented clearly and practically.
Sensitive and perfectionistic by nature, there's
no questioning the fact that INFJs are prone
to feelings of inadequacy and being misunderstood..however,
Now, of course, not all INFJs are depressed,
and INFJs are certainly not the only MBTI
Yet, INFJs are in fact one of the types that
are more familiar with these depressive states..
reasons why INFJs are prone to depression.
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Well, to the average person, that’s exactly
what true purpose is to them, nothing but
a concept that was buried once they stepped
into their unfulfilling careers and the responsibilities
Some may say their purpose was to be a parent,
or maybe they found their purpose through
their career, but for the INFJ.. the chase
In reality, this intention-motivated type
looks for purpose in everything they do, whether
it’s a lesson, a calling, a kind gesture,
or something that only they can see the meaning
However, life doesn't always make it easy
Things like repetitive careers, long commutes,
lifeless relationships, and the long list
of other habits that most people settle for,
And so, INFJs tend to struggle when their
desire to make a difference in the world.
As a result, when they become unsure of their
in their work, they can feel seriously lost,
unsure of themselves, and down in the dumps.
No purpose means no drive, and with no drive,
this curious type can expect depressive feelings
first hand the amount of mental and emotional
exhaustion that comes with the power of absorbing
A classic intuitive empath trait, INFJs can
And because they can’t always notice when
their emotions are actually just absorbed
emotions of the people around them, without
proper boundaries in place empathy burnout
In fact, it only takes one negative presence
to switch the INFJ from happy-go-lucky to
extremely down and disinterested - which can
be the tipping point to them falling deeper
For example, if an INFJ comes home from a
great day at work only to find that their
spouse is rather moody and upset about how
their own day went, the INFJ will automatically
be pulled into the same frequency as their
partner in order to subconsciously understand
Yet, the key word here is subconscious, because
the feelings of others, especially when they’re
However, avoiding it is much easier said than
As a matter of fact, the most difficult part
about it is that being able to let go or compartmentalize
the emotions of others is extremely difficult
for them, often leaving them feeling emotionally
exhausted, even to the point of finding it
difficult to function in a normal social life.
Number 3: Unrealistic high self-standards
Known for their deep-set perfectionism, INFJs
have a unique way of setting standards in
With introverted intuition coupled with their
judging nature, the INFJ is more prone to
having high expectations for themselves, which
While of course, these perfectionistic tendencies
can be seen as the unsung hero of the INFJ’s
functions, it also has the potential to be
This is because this intuitive feeler sets
such high standards for themselves that they
become consumed by their role in the expected
This can look different depending on the situation,
but for most INFJs it can be seen as accepting
too many obligation, trying to help too many
people, trying to accomplish 10 goals in 1,
not actively scheduling in time for rest,
impractical time lines, and ultimately coming
down too hard on themselves should none of
While most people rather point the finger
than take ownership for their shortcomings,
the INFJ looks at nobody else but themselves.
And this isn’t always in relation to obligations
In fact, INFJs can beat themselves up over
the simplest of things, especially if their
minds are already in an over-active state.
An INFJ blogger from IntrovertDear.com gave
the perfect example when she said: “Let's
just say someone asks me a question and I
For days to come, I might keep thinking about
the question and answering it in my head over
and over again as if I could somehow change
my response…it makes my brain hurt and leaves
If an INFJ were to find out that someone perceives
them as self-absorbed they would probably
Known for their empathetic but individualistic
ways, the INFJ usually knows when to shut
off their inner chatter to focus on their
surroundings in order to aid someone in need
In fact, INFJs live for the feeling of helping
others, and although it sounds corny, if too
much time passes in between them getting their
next fill of generosity, they can actually
And unfortunately, that’s exactly what happens
when they have something distracting circulating
While we wouldn't actually call it self-absorption
per se, when an INFJ is focused on their inner
thoughts, it ultimately distracts them from
what they love to do best, which is observe
extroverted sensing to decipher what could
use their attention, details they should remember
about people, and really anything else that
doesn’t involve the topic of their ruminating
Besides what an INFJ misses because of distraction,
the inside that is actually distracting them
Well, whatever it is, it almost always comes
With the combination of introverted intuition
and introverted feeling as two of their 4
main cognitive functions, the INFJ has a natural
And while it usually serves them and their
near-psychic intuition well, sometimes an
overactive mind can send the INFJ on a fast
As a matter of fact, overthinking has to be
one of the INFJs biggest challenges to navigate
Constantly deciphering between overactive
ruminating and helpful reflections within
their own minds, sometimes just the sheer
idea of getting mentally wrapped in something
When this introspective type gets stuck in
an overthinking cycle, it’s like that little
voice in the back of their heads spirals out
Instead of being helpful and observant, it
It can easily convince the INFJ that their
really want to be around them, that their
goals are far-fetched or completely unattainable,
Ultimately, this uncontrollable negative chatter
becomes all that they can focus on, digging
them a deeper hole as they stray away from
INFJs are able to feel like the best versions
of themselves when their surroundings are
While some people are able to strive in times
of conflict and commotion, the INFJ avoids
conflict like the plague, tirelessly working
towards harmony even to the point of exhaustion.
Although it may seem like an act of empathy
towards others, this need for external harmony
is simply an effort to maintain internal peace.
Like we said, INFJs absorb the emotions of
others, so in times of serious conflict and
or conversational uproar, this empathetic
type can actually feel the anger, disappointment,
Especially when it comes to their closest
relationships, disputing heated disagreements
can consume the INFJ entirely, leaving them
feeling hopeless, vulnerable, and ultimately
Simple necessities like relaxation and self
care become difficult when there’s any sort
of negativity in their environment, and if
it’s unstable for long enough, an INFJ can
As an INFJ,what do you do when you can feel
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