8 Ways The Infj Disconnects From Reality explores key ideas related to psychology, presented clearly and practically.
Blank stares, head in the clouds, spacey..
Whatever you want to call it, if it’s along the
lines of disconnection the INFJ has probably been
accused of it. With introverted intuition as their
most dominant function, their internal reality is
at the forefront of all their decisions. So.. what
does this disconnection so-to-speak look like?
And does every INFJ disconnect in the same ways?
Welcome or welcome back Psych-o! In today’s video
we’re going to be answering those exact questions,
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Number 1: To Escape Unfulfillment In Life
INFJs want to feel fulfilled in everything
they do. Without a meaning and passion feeling
behind an action, it’s rare that an INFJ will
voluntarily take it. However.. Then there comes
the challenge of playing human in the reality this
imaginative type is so quick to disconnect from.
Like many other people walking this earth,
They may find themselves in unfulfilling job
positions, friendships, relationships or living
circumstances and not be ready to face the fact
that they need to make a move. Although in reality
the INFJ’s introverted intuition will make this
apparent through inner nudges and hints, they may
choose to turn a blind eye until they’re ready.
Yet in the meantime, the only way for an INFJ to
truly get through unfilling, passionless times in
life is to..you guessed it..disconnect! In fact,
sometimes an INFJ may feel this disconnect before
they realize they’re not entirely happy. Serving
as both a defence mechanism and an indicator to
experiences that don’t align with their purpose.
INFJs aren’t always disconnecting from reality
in order to dive deeper within their own minds,
if an INFJ overhears a couple quietly arguing
at the next table over while out for dinner,
there is a small chance INFJs will be able to
maintain conversation without being distracted.
In fact, they’re not only distracted, but
intrigued. So, intrigued that an INFJ may
turn completely inwards in order to fully immerse
themselves in the raw emotions. In fact, this
hyperfocus is usually surrounding some sort of
observed human behavior that’s caught their eye,
and being the observant INFJ they are, they
can’t help but to absorb as much as they can.
This can cause a serious disconnection from
what’s actually going on in their own bubble.
In this scenario, an INFJ may even become blind
to the waiter that’s waiting to take their order
or they may forget to say thank you when the
waiter comes to fill their water. It’s a tough
gamble, but for this curious type it may just be
worth it. Plus, they don’t entirely have a choice.
Most INFJs are considered to be highly sensitive
introverts and have the tendency to easily be
affected by their environments. With the need for
a considerable amount of alone time and a short
social battery, outer stimuli can quickly make
or break the mood of an already sensitive INFJ.
And so, they have a few different methods
one of them being, disconnecting from that outer
environment. If you’re an INFJ yourself, just
think about walking through a busy shopping mall
after accidentally skipping lunch, or something
simple like even getting stuck in traffic on
the way home from after a busy day at work.
There’s no way for an INFJ to shut their habit of
analyzing their surroundings in depth other than
intentionally disregarding it. Whether they’re
stuck in an uncomfortable situation, unavoidably
surrounded by social vampires, or simply in need
of a quick escape from a heated disagreement,
INFJs can find a happier place within themselves
until they’re able to fully retract and recharge.
While these periods of INFJ disconnection
may seem apparent from the outside to others,
ironically most INFJs don’t even know when
they’re happening. They seamlessly tune out
of the physical worlds and into their inner
minds because it’s so second nature to them.
Although INFJs are usually good at keeping
these so-called ‘detachments’ to appropriate
moment, sometimes they’re not so accurate.
And this is when the infj ends up realizing
Whether it’s zoning out during a school lecture,
tuning out during an important scene in a movie,
reading the same page over and over, or even
getting stuck on something during a conversation
- the subconscious mind takes over and blinds the
INFJ to their immediate surroundings temporarily.
While feeling disconnected from the world
is nothing new to the INFJ personality type,
it does come with it’s reflection periods where
they wonder if this habit is more hindering than
helpful. As a matter of fact, a common complaint
among INFJs is that they want to be able to be
more present in their lives. Some INFJs even claim
feeling like they're watching a movie of someone
else’s life through their eyes, instead of playing
the character. This third-person perspective
realization usually comes when they look back
on past memories and don’t feel like they’re
truly connected to them. Yet, when they try to
stay more present in the moment, the conscious
effort just sends them right back into their
inner minds once again. One of the best ways
to help this involuntary sense of disconnection
for an INFJ is through mindfulness meditation.
Number 6: Disconnect From Participating In Society
Most INFJs are still a part of our society
in one way or another, even if they do prefer to
stay on the side lines. Yet, interestingly enough,
the knowledge an INFJ accumulates due to their
curious nature can certainly lead them to living
a life as far from society's expectations and
structures. Aside from the stereotypical lack
of social life that comes with being a highly
intuitive and introverted type, the INFJ seems
to disconnect from reality by taking themselves
out of the mold that humans have placed reality
in in the first place. They disconnect from
this ‘so-called’ reality by creating their own
version of reality that’s based around helping one
another, valuing human emotion over the American
dollar, and living more in touch with themselves
rather than so focused on the world around them.
Number 7: To Spend Time In Their Favorite Place
INFJs have a favorite place to be, a place where
they feel the most comforted and comforting
simultaneously. In fact, they take this place with
them wherever they go because it’s located right
between their left and right ear. This analytical
type simply loves to spend time in the minds,
with their elaborate imaginations at play. And the
only way to get there is with a round trip ticket
departing from reality directly to destination
head-in-the-clouds. Imagination is great and all,
but it does require a little scheduling around
in order to not get completely distracted from
or they just need a little sense of grounding
they’ll turn to this calming state of disconnect.
But to do this, INFJs need to disconnect from
actively absorbing information through their
For example, if a friend of an INFJ is in a new
romantic relationship that seems questionable,
the INFJ will first spend a good amount of time
observing, analyzing and asking questions about
the new partner’s behavior, and then they’ll reach
a point of inner reflection. Depending on the
situation, INFJs can spend weeks-on-end retracting
back into this space of connecting the dots and
piecing together their witnessed memories. Sure,
everyone around them may lose them for a bit,
but when they come back you can almost guarantee
that they’ll have a conclusion and a game plan.
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of disconnection you’re most susceptible to as
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