Fe starting to become more prominent?

[James Black]

OK, so I'm only 23: not old by any means. However, "when I was younger," I was pretty cold. Not to say that I was without emotion or caring for others' well being, I just didn't show it much. And I could watch damn near any movie, including Titanic, with no outer show of emotion.

Now, I'm plagued by random unexplainable desires to smile or tear up during shows (like "Field of Dreams") that I don't even understand: I mean, I feel happy because of whats happening but I don't believe it should be strong enough for an outer show of emotion, yet my body pushes and fights for one.

Curious if anyone else has experienced this, if its normal, etc.

Just seems weird to me to go from a common stone-cold face to having one full of emotion at random times.

 

[Irishpenguin]

hmmmm...well let's see, I'm only 18, which is kinda younger than you, and I will also tell you that I was somewhat emotional when I was younger (i.e. I completely bawwwwwed at the Titanic ) But, I can actually still say that as of recent, things have been emotionally affecting me way more than usual, and it's random stuff, just like you have described.

However, I'm pretty sure that external factors like stress and other stuff have been at least somewhat responsible for this sudden change. So not to inrude or anything, but I must ask. Have things pretty much been the exact same for you as of recent? or has your sudden influx of emotional responses just random come up out of the blue.

Spoiler

So yeah, this whole thing still might not be considered "Normal" but I can definitely relate on a couple of different levels

 

[DesertSmeagle]

We all have at least a little emotion. And sad movies may evoke that emotion in you. But i havent cried since i was....i dont remember. Ive searched everywhere online, because i want to experiecne crying again, but i cant find anything. So heres a challenge.

If anyone can find something to make me cry, i will give you 8 billion dollars. Or i will make a wonderful movie of any subject that you want.

 

[EyeSeeCold]

Hmm. Well look at it this way: Dominant Fe is the ability to recognize, manipulate and also express emotions. I would say having a mature Fe would mean at least being able to recognize others emotional states and express how you yourself feel.

Right now I'm completely oblivious to emotional data, I mean of course I can see a smile or if their eyes light up but that doesn't manifest in my own emotional expressions. I cannot yet stimulate others' emotions let alone keep emotional atmospheres at a desired state. Personal expression, being able and willing to express how you feel, then would seem at least a start in Fe maturity.

I agree with Irishpenguin though, stress may be a factor in your emotional state. Feelings can slip out easier when you are affected by mental pressure.

 

[Trebuchet]

Irishpenguin makes a lot of sense to me, too. I am much more emotional when I have been having insomnia, or a change in jobs, or a big event coming up, or when the news hits me hard for some reason. (I was teary for quite a while after Jim Henson died, and also after the Challenger blew up.) Even a happy big event can have this effect. Burnout can too, or maybe you're in love?

I also almost always cry whenever I'm coming down with a cold. Crying for no reason is one of my early symptoms, even before a sore throat. But that only lasts a few hours, and then passes, which doesn't sound like what you are experiencing.

There isn't anything wrong with crying at movies, of course.

 

[James Black]

Its been slowly happening over the last few years, just never thought of questioning it here until recently. However, in the vein of "stress," I'm without a job, without money (actually in debt due to a car loan, plus several student loans that I won't pay off for a long time due to my plan to remain in college for a very long time), without a car, and without a license. I've recently been kicked out of my house because my mother is a cheating piece of shit: my dad now lives 50 miles away, while I have moved in with my GF and her family, which has opened up a whole slew of new experiences: good ones and bad ones (as being exposed to newer people for longer periods of times always does), but all-in-all, I keep looking forward to schooling and my future, and feel that short of having no job/money (and therefore leeching off of others, which I detest), I'm enjoying life. (Car/license is not such a big deal to me as I would rather walk/bike/bus for less money, especially given my lack thereof)

I'm currently attending a 2 year community college, but next year I'll transfer to a big-name 4 year university, get two Bachelor degrees, try to be a few Professors' bitch boy as to get as much Research Experience as an Undergraduate as possible, and then apply for Med School. (and hope I qualify for the PhD/MD programm simply so I can spend more time in school, learn a bit more about research while still being able to practice medicine, and get paid to go to school rather than worry about funding Medical school on top of already significant college debts)

Actually, I now realize (After typing it out) how bleak my life currently sounds, lol, but it doesn't feel so bad: maybe its just because I focus on school as much as I can. But, I think as the lazy-ass that I am, it is a good thing and something I need. I need "now," to motivate me for "later," because I find it all too easy to push things off and hope for the best, rather than put effort into something for a distant future. But that distant future seems so amazing to me right now that I'm willing to push aside my normal tendencies of not doing anything to make it happen.

And I just super-derailed my own thread. Awesome.

 

[Trebuchet]

And I just super-derailed my own thread. Awesome.

Or answered your own question. Even if you are happy in the middle of chaos, it does appear you have adequate reason to be a bit emotional from time to time.

 

[wadlez]

You guys really have to read up on what the functions actually mean. Fe is Extroverted Feeling, start by figuring that out. I recommend reading The Psychological Types by Carl Jung, which is available to download as Ebook (PM me if you cant find it)