Infj With Chronic Fatigue (This May Be Why) explores key ideas related to psychology, presented clearly and practically.
With extroverted feeling as their secondary
cognitive function driving them to constantly
absorb the feelings of those around them,
it’s no surprise that the INFJ personality
type exhausts themselves quicker than the
function isn’t the only thing to blame. In fact,
most INFJs experience a sense of depletion that
goes far beyond needing to simply recharge their
batteries. So, what exactly lies behind it all?
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The INFJ personality type is known for two
main qualities. Their fascinating minds and
their ability to know how others are feeling.
Of course, every personality type has their own
unique characteristics that come with both their
positive and negative effects, but for the INFJ,
how they manage their unique ability to feel the
feelings of others is a major contributing factor
to their overall livelihood. In fact, it’s these
empathetic traits that cause such unpredictable
energy levels, but only when the INFJ has yet
to learn how to navigate their abilities in
a self-caring manner. Sounds easy enough? Well,
setting boundaries around their caring nature is
one of the most difficult things an INFJ is tasked
with in life. It takes serious self-discipline and
fear-overcoming in order to properly separate
their own feelings from those they absorb.
Without this necessary boundary-setting, the
INFJ will become increasingly more exhausted
While consumable stimulants of all kinds may
affect the sensitive INFJ in similar ways,
there’s one in particular that more than half
of the population is addicted to. Ahh.. a
good old cup of bean water.. Coffee that is.
For the coffee-drinkers and caffeine consumers,
you’ll know first hand just how addictive your
innocent comfort drink really is. For the INFJ,
who is already known to be more sensitive to
both consumable and environmental stimulants,
caffeine has a major impact on their sleep
schedules, especially when enjoyed too late in
the day. Some people can enjoy an evening cup of
joe or a dark chocolate after-dinner treat with no
effect. For the INFJ however, a minimal intake of
caffeine or even too much sugar can cause them to
toss and turn for hours before finally getting
some quality sleep. In fact, for some INFJs,
caffeine can act as a major stress and anxiety
inducer, affecting them to such a degree that they
try their best to stay away from it entirely.
On top of it all, caffeine directly affects
the adrenals, a major player in energy levels,
especially for those who are more prone to stress.
Number 3: They’re prone to dissatisfaction
For the INFJ personality type, finding and keeping
satisfaction in life is often one of their biggest
challenges. With such high expectations, they’re
usually caught stuck between trying to live in the
moment while also endlessly calculating how they
could make things better. They have a constant
sense that they’re not doing enough or that they
haven’t achieved as much as they expected to in
their current moment of life. Not only is this
never-ending dissatisfaction exhausting in itself,
but it also makes it extremely difficult for them
to recharge as they’re supposed to when they’re
supposed to. For example, instead of sitting back,
tuning out their thoughts and watching a show,
their mind takes their time of relaxation as the
perfect opportunity to..well..think. Something
is always running in the background. Instead of
focusing on the storyline, their mind is busy
thinking of all the ways they could be using this
time more efficiently. Instead of enjoying the
moment, they’re feeling guilty for not using
these precious hours to clean the kitchen,
make a lunch for tomorrow, mow the lawn, or
schedule the dentist appointment they’ve been
putting off. Sometimes, their mind wins, and
they figure they’re better off doing something
productive. Other times, they try to relax while
their inner critic bullies them for being “lazy”.
INFJs know they have to rest and recharge in order
to feel properly grounded in their daily lives.
Yet, there’s a thin line between necessary
time in solitude and overindulging in this
resting phase. For the INFJ, there’s no place more
comfortable than in their own space with no one
but themselves, and sometimes they overdo their
isolated stay due to this sense of contentment.
So, what could go wrong? Well.. have you ever
slept in only to realize that you’re actually
more tired when you wake up than you would’ve
been? There’s something about getting up and
creating the momentum of productivity that shakes
you out of feeling lethargic. In the case of this
introverted personality type, the necessary
recharge time quickly turns into a sense of
fatigue that’s beyond their control. The INFJ’s
comfort zone is their worst enemy in this case,
often causing them to miss out on experiences
and certain opportunities for growth. They
when really, all they need to do is break
out of it in order to find their new rhythm.
Number 5: Their memory bank can become overloaded
With the constant absorption of new information
through the external environments, the INFJ tends
to have an astounding ‘working memory’. This means
that they can’t help but to retain numerous facts
and details, not only for their immediate use, but
also to analyze later through their introverted
thinking function. While this allows them the
accuracy when it comes to attention to detail,
it also gives them the ability to retain a
bigger-picture viewpoint. However, when they
experience an influx of incoming information
without the breaks needed to process it all,
internal overstimulation. When there’s too
much coming in and not enough being organized
within the facets of their imaginative minds,
onto endless half-thought-out perspectives;
ultimately leading them to feeling exhausted
with no conclusion. This becomes even more
challenging when it’s associated with navigating
meeting new people or entering new environments.
They rarely lash out, overreact or argue,
and they try their best to not burden others with
their own worries. What people don’t explain,
however, is that just because they’re calm on
the outside, doesn’t mean there isn’t a host
of stress going on within. Most INFJs themselves
would even claim that stress doesn’t affect them
as much as the average person, when really they
just don’t know how to recognize it. To avoid
worrying those around them they tend to bury
their worries, fears and anxieties deep down,
so deep that they themselves become numb to
outer stress. Sometimes they do such a good
job that it doesn’t pop back up to be dealt with
for years..but it will always make its way back
around eventually. In fact, not only does this
curried stress show itself through exhaustion
in later years, but it can also cause the INFJ
to develop unexplainable conditions and diseases.
If it’s not clear by now, the INFJ mind is a
wild and rampant place. There’s no beginning
and no end to their vast ideas, concerns, and
calculations that happen even while they sleep.
however, it can be awfully distracting, especially
when it comes down to sleep time. For most INFJs,
once they lay their head to rest at night, they
become overwhelmed with this distracting brain
the INFJ brain takes the opportunity of peace
and quiet to filter through all the stored
thought processes that didn’t get a chance to
sort themselves out during their day-to-day
activities. Their mind becomes flooded with all
the things they didn’t get done the day before,
all the things they need to get done in the days
to come, and everything in between. Not only that,
but INFJs often earn themselves the reputation of
the night owl due to their preference for getting
trips are far superior to the busy mid-day,
catching up on homework in the late hours comes
with a certain sense of calm, and for the busy
INFJ parents, getting the kitchen cleaned once
everyone is in bed is sometimes the only option.
Well PSYCH-Os, that’s it for today.. So, as
an INFJ, do you deal with fatigue that may
be considered more than normal? Let us know in
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