What stresses an INFJ out?

Crowds, noise, frequent interruptions - INFJs need their personal space and may experience great anxiety if they have too much contact with people in one day. Faced with such provocations, there's a risk that you will spread yourself so thin responding to other people's problems that you neglect your own needs.


What does an INFJ do when stressed?

For the INFJ, stress can start out by making us more true-to-type. A stressed INFJ might disappear from the world for a while and ignore texts, phone calls, and responsibilities. After a while, they might call up a good friend and vent about their struggles and fears.

Do INFJ get stressed easily?

Unfortunately, INFJs tend to experience a great deal of stress. In fact, according to the MBTI® Manual INFJs experience the highest amount of stress of any of the types in relation to work, intimate relationships and school.


What makes an INFJ overwhelmed?

INFJs are easily overwhelmed by bright lights, strong smells, scratchy fabric or loud noise. This is not simply overreacting. For them, it feels like the volume is always turned up too high, sometimes bringing them to tears or making them avoid people.

What annoys INFJs the most?

Things the INFJ Hates
  • Manipulation and deceit. No one likes to be manipulated or misled, but INFJs especially loathe it. ...
  • People who take and rarely give. ...
  • Arguing just to argue. ...
  • Constant chaos. ...
  • Not getting enough alone time. ...
  • Having to compromise their values. ...
  • Having to do lots of “sensing” work. ...
  • Criticism.


INFJ Stress: What Overwhelms INFJs (and Handling It)



What scares INFJ the most?

The Top 10 Things That Terrify INFJs
  • Humanity's Potential for Evil. INFJs crave a world where equality, compassion, and freedom reign. ...
  • Death or Loss of Children. ...
  • Phone Calls. ...
  • Crowds. ...
  • Ghosts. ...
  • Insanity. ...
  • Abandonment. ...
  • The Supernatural.


What are INFJ most scared of?

INFJs Fear Being Misunderstood

INFJs can't stand to be misunderstood. And let me tell you, we spend quite a lot of our lives feeling this way. I have often felt that I live on my own planet. I have tried to describe this to a few people, but haven't had much success.

What drains an INFJ?

INFJs are energized by working creatively towards a future vision or goal. In turn, they are drained by being in noisy, disorganized environments where they face frequent interruptions to their thoughts and musings. It's especially bad if they are in an environment where there is frequent conflict.


What hurts an INFJ?

The INFJ can find themselves getting hurt feelings over small actions taken, or even ones which haven't been taken. They don't do this on purpose, they just care so deeply about these people and value their opinions and their words.

What makes an INFJ sad?

Stressed or unhappy INFJs are often tired of trying to make people feel good. They stop caring what people think and about “blending in” socially. In fact, they may feel a sense of relief in laying out criticisms, nitpicking other people's statements, or even starting a debate over the logic of something.

What happens when an INFJ gets mad?

Usually, they will get more withdrawn and stuck in their head when they're angry. They might try to shut off noise, lights, or find a room they can hide away in to deal with their thoughts and charged emotions. Some INFJs shut down and stop talking and reacting, trying to sort out their thoughts inside.


What does a stressed INFJ look like?

Grip stress makes the INFJ suddenly start behaving like an unhealthy, imbalanced ESTP. We lose our long-range focus, our typical empathetic nature and become focused on indulgence and sensory pleasure. We may become impulsive and reckless, seeking out thrills or enjoyment even if it's dangerous.

What does INFJ burnout look like?

INFJ burn out can lead to physical and mental exhaustion, a feeling of emptiness, depression and anxiety. INFJ burn out is something that all INFJs need to be aware of and all of their close friends and family also need to be able to understand.

What are INFJs insecure about?

INFJs feel insecure when they receive criticism or are faced with conflict or confrontation. They want to live in a harmonious atmosphere as much as possible, and they tend to take criticism very personally as children. SIDE-NOTE: INJs can enjoy sports, as any type can.


What makes a INFJ happy?

An outlet for their insights

Thanks to their Introverted Intuition function, they excel at predicting what people will do, and they easily “see behind the curtain” in any given situation. Many INFJs find that sharing their insights through writing, counseling, or leadership makes them happy.

How do you comfort INFJ?

How to Care for an INFJ
  1. Surprise us. INFJs are known to be organized and enjoy having a plan, but there's a part of us that enjoys spontaneity as well. ...
  2. Feed us. I mean this both figuratively and literally. ...
  3. Check in on us. ...
  4. Give us some space. ...
  5. Spend quality time with us. ...
  6. Write it down. ...
  7. Make us laugh. ...
  8. Listen to us.


Are INFJs traumatized?

INFJs who have endured trauma can start to feel like they aren't good enough, and will attempt to find ways to fit into some sort of perfect image. The best way for the INFJ to cope with their trauma is to take note of it, and to stop drawing towards people who allow them to abandon their own needs.


How do you know if you hurt an INFJ?

  1. INFJs often act different when they're hurt. ...
  2. If you're close to them and they are barely talking or even responding, there's a good chance. ...
  3. Even if they're talking, there will be no enthusiasm like before. ...
  4. INFJs tend to cut people off often. ...
  5. If not doorslam, they will avoid communication as much as they can.


Are INFJ mentally strong?

Yes, INFJ is considered one of the strongest personality types of all the 16 MBTI personalities with their mental and cognitive abilities. However, they're not straightforwardly strong.

What do INFJs want out of life?

The INFJ feels an intrinsic drive to do what they can to make the world a better place. INFJs want a meaningful life and deep connections with other people. They do not tend to share themselves freely but appreciate emotional intimacy with a select, committed few.


What do INFJ crave?

As sensitive personalities, INFJs feel attracted to people who show kindness towards others. Extraverted Feeling is their auxiliary function, which means INFJs try to connect in a gentle way, and appreciate those who can do the same. Most INFJs also strive to make a positive impact on the world.

Do INFJ get jealous easily?

Because of our passionate need for meaningful connection, we INFJs can get jealous easily when we see other people connecting and having fun. We might compare ourselves to them, or worse yet, when someone close to us has friends of their own, we might pull away, feeling unwanted and pathetic.

Who should INFJ avoid?

Some of the other careers that INFJs should avoid are politics, finance, and the military. Considering their feeling (F) and introversion (I) traits, they're not naturally keen on such rigid and intense jobs.


Do INFJ hide their feelings?

INFJs sometimes bury these emotions and don't really know how to express them outwardly. This can come from a fear of being judged or misunderstood, since they do often feel different from those around them. For the INFJ really expressing their inner emotions can be a constant challenge for them.

Are INFJs prone to burnout?

INFJs aren't the only personality type to suffer from emotional burnout and exhaustion, but it's a common problem that almost all INFJs experience at some point in their lives.