The Honest Effects Of Infj Anxiety explores key ideas related to psychology, presented clearly and practically.
It’s fair to say that anxiety is something
that every personality type deals with to some
extent, with everyone experiencing it uniquely
in their own way. However, it’s also fair to say
that some personality types are wired to be
more prone to anxious feelings and behaviors
compared to others.. One of those personality
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to be talking all about how anxiety affects the
INFJ personality type. Before we get into it,
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Number 1: Perfectionism rooted in anxiety
The INFJ loves having control, organization and
efficiency in their lives - a true perfectionist
type at heart. And while this trait allows
them to succeed in certain areas of life,
it comes with a host of self-made pressure that
most INFJs are familiar with. In fact, according
to mental health experts at AnxietyCanada.com,
while perfectionism isn’t a psychological disorder
itself, it can certainly be linked to anxiety
tendencies. So, by holding themselves up to the
high standards only they’ve set for themselves,
the INFJ personality type experiences a different
type of inner anxiety that not many others
can relate to. With a serious dose of idealism
and imagination, they set standards so far out
of reach that they’re bound to experience a sense
of failure and anxiety when they finally realize
they’re not reaching goals as intended. Not only
do these perfectionist habits cause unnecessary
stress and panic within this sensitive type,
of feeling inadequate and even incapable.
observing of the world around them, with human
behavior being one of their main focal points.
This allows the INFJ to know exactly how to act
and when to act around certain people in order
this seems like an ideal anxious scenario
considering coming off as nervous makes all
anxious matters considerably more torturous,
it comes with its downfalls. In fact, hidden
anxiety disallows others to really know when
the INFJ is feeling uncomfortable, furthering
their assumptions of feeling misunderstood.
analyzing other people’s behaviors can certainly
make social interactions all that more dreadful.
Normally, INFJs would do anything to avoid
conflict within the natural harmony they’ve
created with the people around them. They’re
known to be an easy-going and empathetic type,
always there to help others.. But when stress
strikes, it can take its toll on the INFJ and
their innate strengths, leaving them in a hostile
place - both mentally and emotionally. Stress
can make the outer world seem like a dangerous,
bitter place - even in times of momentary panic
or overwhelming sensitivity to surrounding
environments. When the INFJ is pushed past their
mental limits or are put in situations that make
them unbearably uncomfortable they can certainly
become defensive. Although the situation may be
simple.. possibly even for their greater good,
overloaded INFJs can end up saying things that
hurt the people around them in an effort to get
them to back off and give them space. In fact,
some people with this emotionally misunderstood
type experience defensive anger without realizing
it’s actually rooted in anxiety and fear.
Anxiety is distracting for every personality type.
In fact, it’s such a distracting experience that
it can mentally debilitate people from living
their day-to-day lives. While it all depends on
the severity of anxiousness, INFJs can feel this
disconnect coming from a mile away. Being an ‘FJ’
personality type, the INFJ’s extraverted feeling
function usually rely on picking up on other
people’s emotions and feelings to navigate social
situations. Yet when anxiety crashes the party,
it can make it nearly impossible to focus.
For example, it’s not exactly easy to read
someone when your brain is too busy imagining the
worst-case scenario of how they’re perceiving you.
And it’s not easy picking up on the subtle details
of constructive criticism when your brain is too
busy panicking that you didn’t reach expectations.
Anxiety can make serious confrontations and even
the simplest of conversations nearly unbearable
Number 5: Their main functions can trigger anxiety
Ironically, these very main functions that
anxiety temporarily robs the INFJ of, are the same
functions that can actually end up causing them
anxiety in the first place.. Confusing, we know.
With a fine balance of introverted intuition and
extraverted feeling as their two main functions,
the INFJ personality type subconsciously absorbs
details from their surroundings in order to
further breakdown and better understand within
their minds. Yet, the scary thing is that they
don’t have the option to shut this function off,
which makes situations with overloaded stimulation
sensitive type. Anything from filing taxes to
explaining complex directions, dealing with
too many details can instantly unsettle an INFJ
as it calls them to focus on immediate sensory
details rather than relying on their intuition.
Number 6: People pleasing rooted in anxiety
As we mentioned previously, INFJs are known
peacemakers - looking for harmony wherever
they go. Yet, with such a strong desire for
harmony, the INFJ naturally sets themselves
up for people-pleasing behaviors. INFJs go above
and beyond to ensure that the people close to them
are cared for. They hate feeling like they have
disappointed others, and work hard to avoid this.
However, keeping the peace comes with a price, a
price that costs the INFJ worry and contemplation
before every move they make. In fact, it’s not
uncommon for an INFJ to neglect their own needs
in order to please those around them - causing
in fear of hurting others. This all stems
from feeling anxious around the idea of not
keeping their loved ones happy. Yet, as we all
know.. We can’t make everyone happy, making
this INFJ mentality flawed to say the least.
Number 7: Hiding away is not the solution
Sorry to break it to you, dear hermits.. But
hiding away from the world is not a trustworthy
anxiety solution. As an introverted type,
retracting to the comfort of your thoughts
is a little self love in the comfort of their
own company to sort out their anxious thoughts,
but prolonged isolation can only make matters
worse. Although introverted, INFJs do need
are particularly people-oriented. And when it
comes to prolonged isolation from socializing,
INFJs begin to miss out on key information their
main functions are looking for. And without their
main functions doing their jobs, the INFJ can
begin relying on their less developed functions,
overworking and ignoring anxiety is also not
the solution.. Recognize patterns, re-evaluate
lifestyle, and don’t be afraid to ask for a little
help! Counselors need counselors too, you know!
Well, that’s it for today PSYCH-Os.. So, if
you’re an INFJ, would you say you’re more
anxious than average? Let us know in the comments
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