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Well, I just joined here because I've been told quite a few times I'm INTP. But I am still unsure of myself. Other types I've been given are INTJ, INFJ and ENTP as well. I personally thought I was an INxJ type because I seem to relate to descriptions of Ni. Cognitive tests have Ni as my highest too. So I'm confused.
Already posted this elsewhere, with the general consensus being ENTP. This confused me even more, because I've always thought myself as a massive introvert. Anyhow:
So I'm having much trouble with my type. The central issue to this is mostly because I do not know myself very well. Taking the I take in what people say about me but when it comes to objectively analysing my core personality, it leaves a lot to be desired. This could also be due to the said issues in the below paragraph, which I may mistake for my 'real' personality rather than the condition.
I should state first that due to the current situation in my life, I have depression and have lapsing problems with social phobia, both of which pull a veil over what my real behavior and preferences would be if neither were present. Therefore it seems logical to me that I am perhaps using my tertiary and inferior functions more often that I should be. I am male and 18.
I have taken many of the online tests, repeatedly, and there somewhat of a consistency with my results, although I won't provide them until later because I wouldn't want to bias your answer. They, after all, aren't the most reliable of things.
First of all, I am almost certainly an introvert. I think clearest, and feel most comfortable when I am on my own. It is tiring for me even when merely taking a trip to the nearest shopping centre. Or it could be that I am very shy, as I used to spend most of my time out with friends when I was younger.
I enjoy and am energised from thinking of different creative projects to take on. I live primarily in the future, 90% of the time. I think a lot about upcoming events before they are due. I will be energised by this if it is something I like, but if it isn't, I'm prone to worry and try to evade it long before it happens.
Main activities on a free day include researching on the internet about different subjects of interest, playing piano/listening to music, and playing video-games. Most of these are simply supplements for thinking though; they mostly fade into the background. All the time there is something on my mind to do with how the universe works/philosophical questions and the like.
The thing I enjoy most is being creative overall. Any medium in which I can reproduce my thoughts, ideas and concepts into a form that interests people.
When under prolonged stress, I tend to do two things:
I worry a lot about my future and not achieving my goals. That's a major stressor for me. I always think about the future, sometimes what I could be doing to get to that point, although procrastination gets in the way doing a lot.
I've found that, although I sometimes find my social skills lacking slightly (not that much though), I'm good at understanding people; their body language, tone of voice etc. People do not confuse me as I am able to see why they are doing it, even if I wouldn't myself. With regards to talking to people, I have found that the way they say things effects me a huge amount more than what they say.
From what I am told, I am very secretive, and I can see what they mean. I often withhold information about myself, my views on matters, what I'm planning on doing etc. It's not that there's anything bad to hide... it's just I find it uncomfortable doing so. Perhaps it's because I don't want to be judged.
What I want to get out of my life is to be a successful, show the world my ideas and work. I take pride in myself about being original. I would say the essence of me is ideas and creativity.
Hopefully that's enough for you to make an accurate guess, and thanks for reading. Feel free to ask any questions that may be needed too.
Already posted this elsewhere, with the general consensus being ENTP. This confused me even more, because I've always thought myself as a massive introvert. Anyhow:
So I'm having much trouble with my type. The central issue to this is mostly because I do not know myself very well. Taking the I take in what people say about me but when it comes to objectively analysing my core personality, it leaves a lot to be desired. This could also be due to the said issues in the below paragraph, which I may mistake for my 'real' personality rather than the condition.
I should state first that due to the current situation in my life, I have depression and have lapsing problems with social phobia, both of which pull a veil over what my real behavior and preferences would be if neither were present. Therefore it seems logical to me that I am perhaps using my tertiary and inferior functions more often that I should be. I am male and 18.
I have taken many of the online tests, repeatedly, and there somewhat of a consistency with my results, although I won't provide them until later because I wouldn't want to bias your answer. They, after all, aren't the most reliable of things.
First of all, I am almost certainly an introvert. I think clearest, and feel most comfortable when I am on my own. It is tiring for me even when merely taking a trip to the nearest shopping centre. Or it could be that I am very shy, as I used to spend most of my time out with friends when I was younger.
I enjoy and am energised from thinking of different creative projects to take on. I live primarily in the future, 90% of the time. I think a lot about upcoming events before they are due. I will be energised by this if it is something I like, but if it isn't, I'm prone to worry and try to evade it long before it happens.
Main activities on a free day include researching on the internet about different subjects of interest, playing piano/listening to music, and playing video-games. Most of these are simply supplements for thinking though; they mostly fade into the background. All the time there is something on my mind to do with how the universe works/philosophical questions and the like.
The thing I enjoy most is being creative overall. Any medium in which I can reproduce my thoughts, ideas and concepts into a form that interests people.
When under prolonged stress, I tend to do two things:
- Retreat more than usual; talk less to people, hide away in my room
- Use music as a form of escapism. I also watch sitcoms to get away from everything, whether that's relevant or not.
- Be snappier at people and find them more aggravating than before.
I worry a lot about my future and not achieving my goals. That's a major stressor for me. I always think about the future, sometimes what I could be doing to get to that point, although procrastination gets in the way doing a lot.
I've found that, although I sometimes find my social skills lacking slightly (not that much though), I'm good at understanding people; their body language, tone of voice etc. People do not confuse me as I am able to see why they are doing it, even if I wouldn't myself. With regards to talking to people, I have found that the way they say things effects me a huge amount more than what they say.
From what I am told, I am very secretive, and I can see what they mean. I often withhold information about myself, my views on matters, what I'm planning on doing etc. It's not that there's anything bad to hide... it's just I find it uncomfortable doing so. Perhaps it's because I don't want to be judged.
What I want to get out of my life is to be a successful, show the world my ideas and work. I take pride in myself about being original. I would say the essence of me is ideas and creativity.
Hopefully that's enough for you to make an accurate guess, and thanks for reading. Feel free to ask any questions that may be needed too.
