I didn't want to do an introduction. I thought this would be a better fit for me.
I've been lurking here for a bit (a few months)...reading, feeling the place out, determining the community dynamic... lurking as usually.
What is your name?
My middle name is Clinton. The majority of people in my life know me by my middle name. Did any of you know Richard Dawkins' first name was Clinton? I just found this out.
Where are you from?
I am from Columbus, Ohio. I was raised mostly (from 5-18) in Nashville, TN before going back to Columbus for college.
How old are you?
I am 24 years old.
What's your gender?
Male
How did you find out that you were INTP, or other type?
My aunt is a psychologist at a pretty well know medical school in the New England area, and when I was about 17 I had a lot of concerns I might have a mental illness. Quick backstory: My father is bipolar/manic depressive and his entire life he's struggled to deal with it (he's currently in federal prison). He didn't raise me, my step father did, but I always struggled in school and it made me wonder if I was bipolar too. Because I recognize my father as being very intelligent, albeit crazy, I just was pretty convinced my problems were genetic.
Anyway, at the time I decided to reach out to my aunt and get her opinion. I was hesitant, but I figured she could help since I knew she was an internationally recognized expert on the mental health issues of young adults. after reading her books, I felt like she would be a helpful resource. We had a lot of conversations and a few visits, and eventually she told me she doesn't think I'm bipolar and she used the word "introverted thinker" at one point during her explanation for why my thoughts were so consuming. This sorta propelled me into finding out what that might mean and led me to MBTI which led me to Carl Jung which led me to determining I'm INTP.
How did you find out about this forum?
Google?
Do you have a partner/lover?
3 months ago, I ended a 5 year relationship. :/
I'm fine.
Do you have any kids?
lmao. I'm 24 and I still feel like a kid. Hell no.
Do you have any pets?
A dog. She's my shadow.
If you can think of any other questions you might like to ask new members, or myself, please add them.
That's it? We're done?