"I see you" as Jake says in Avatar. I appreciate your videos and am a subscriber. I'm a 71 year old INFJ-A man who just found out about this MBTI stuff about two years ago. I've been 'diving' in to it ever since and just wanted to let you know that I enjoy and appreciate your efforts!
Wow, this is so similar to my story, I did not have PPD, but more PPA when I had my son. It really turned me inside out in a spiritual sense and I was forced to grow so much. My biggest lesson was to set boundaries, which I wasn't able to do for myself, but for my son I could do anything. And also I learned how much stronger I am and how much adapting to others actually limited my view of what I am able to do. I tried to be like an ENTJ, but of course, always fell short. Similar to you, I had taken the test when I was in college, but it really started to matter when I was lost in this new phase in life.
Thank you for that comment, it really helps to validate my experience as well. I think its so hard for us INFJs especially when we have kids because we are such introverted creatures who really do prefer to be in our own heads most of the time, but babies are so demanding of your attention in the present moment and are literally relentless. You don't get many breaks to retreat mentally. That was the hardest part for me. My kids are a little older now but I still struggle with that, usually more so around the time that I am PMSing I've noticed.
I've only been following you for a few days and I've gleaned so much from you already... Carl Jung was one of my inspirations in my psychology class that gave me an understanding of who I am and how I live... You Anne, are not only inspiring and encouraging, but the glow on your countenance exudes the light and Wisdom you walk in... Thank you for your story... As a Holistic Health and Wellness path coach, I was able to break free from depression and raise my Frequencies 🙂
Thank you Anne. Seems INFJs go through these phases as you kindly shared. At least this rings true for me. In my youth, it was about is feeling weird and different. I struggled between trying to fit in or push others away. Similar to what you mentioned, the turning point was finding I was not alone. Although these are rare encounters, I felt I was allowed to believe in the ethereal space. With that belief, I felt empowered to seek and was open to whatever resonated as inner truths. I think MBTI is amazing because it allows people to find their "category." And although I deeply resonate with being an INFJ, I think it mainly helped confirm who I've always been...someone who operates heavily in the intuitive space. And in this space, there's magic which abides in all beings. The more that's discovered in this space, the more interconnectedness becomes apparent. With that, empathy naturally emerges along with the impulse to connect and share.
Sometimes I really do lov how thes computers giv us what we consistently search out cus it led me here to u. 🙏🙏🙏 Feeling seen thru the eyes of another infj seems to b of more value in my opinion cus its felt n expressed so similarly. I loved the topics u hit on here n yes its all a never ending n exploratory experience of this lifetime ea of us r currently in. I do feel blessed that theres more than only the narcissists surrounding me in general. One gf of about 30 yrs is an infp n our talks have never ben anything but expansive n highly fulfilling, as well as my one daughter is also infj, I didn’t even realiz they held a space in my world so similarly until much more recently, (I am 50 yrs old w less than 10 yrs experience on computers) although the connections wer clear to me how special our relations wer cus it seemed I too had never experienced thes things w others in the world. I can def admit a few more special souls wer placed into my path elequently enuf for me to recognize how profoundly our shared time wld grant me such wonderment as I explore this earth plane in a very alone type of fashion. Thes other highly empathic peoples hav ben godsends during my path. I look forward to viewing more of ur content here. Ram Dass has said “to he who knows, no explanation is necessary; to he who doesnt, none is possible”. I’m glad that quote can b used in a million different settings wher all who share any particular view can com together in a moment of connectivity!!!!!
1. I'm stopping at 8:40 to say- why wouldn't you be thinking post postpartum depression after the birth of the first son? 2. I don't get the INFJ misunderstood thing at all. (I previously typed as INTP and now INFJ.) 3. Wow, the transformation! Very Cool! Gotta go, you just dropped a new video. Later-
"I see you" as Jake says in Avatar. I appreciate your videos and am a subscriber. I'm a 71 year old INFJ-A man who just found out about this MBTI stuff about two years ago. I've been 'diving' in to it ever since and just wanted to let you know that I enjoy and appreciate your efforts!
Welcome aboard! I am really happy you are finding value in the videos. I appreciate you commenting and connecting with me as well :)
Wow, this is so similar to my story, I did not have PPD, but more PPA when I had my son. It really turned me inside out in a spiritual sense and I was forced to grow so much. My biggest lesson was to set boundaries, which I wasn't able to do for myself, but for my son I could do anything. And also I learned how much stronger I am and how much adapting to others actually limited my view of what I am able to do. I tried to be like an ENTJ, but of course, always fell short. Similar to you, I had taken the test when I was in college, but it really started to matter when I was lost in this new phase in life.
Thank you for that comment, it really helps to validate my experience as well. I think its so hard for us INFJs especially when we have kids because we are such introverted creatures who really do prefer to be in our own heads most of the time, but babies are so demanding of your attention in the present moment and are literally relentless. You don't get many breaks to retreat mentally. That was the hardest part for me. My kids are a little older now but I still struggle with that, usually more so around the time that I am PMSing I've noticed.
I've only been following you for a few days and I've gleaned so much from you already... Carl Jung was one of my inspirations in my psychology class that gave me an understanding of
who I am and how I live... You Anne, are not only inspiring and encouraging, but the glow on your countenance exudes the light and Wisdom you walk in... Thank you for your story... As a Holistic Health and Wellness path coach, I was able to break free from depression and raise my Frequencies 🙂
I am so happy to hear that you were able to get out of depression and into a lighter place. Thank you for the kind words, it really means a lot ♡
Thank you Anne. Seems INFJs go through these phases as you kindly shared. At least this rings true for me. In my youth, it was about is feeling weird and different. I struggled between trying to fit in or push others away. Similar to what you mentioned, the turning point was finding I was not alone. Although these are rare encounters, I felt I was allowed to believe in the ethereal space. With that belief, I felt empowered to seek and was open to whatever resonated as inner truths. I think MBTI is amazing because it allows people to find their "category." And although I deeply resonate with being an INFJ, I think it mainly helped confirm who I've always been...someone who operates heavily in the intuitive space. And in this space, there's magic which abides in all beings. The more that's discovered in this space, the more interconnectedness becomes apparent. With that, empathy naturally emerges along with the impulse to connect and share.
Chalk it up to intuition, but you're prepared for a pillow fight, that's normal!
Sometimes I really do lov how thes computers giv us what we consistently search out cus it led me here to u. 🙏🙏🙏 Feeling seen thru the eyes of another infj seems to b of more value in my opinion cus its felt n expressed so similarly. I loved the topics u hit on here n yes its all a never ending n exploratory experience of this lifetime ea of us r currently in. I do feel blessed that theres more than only the narcissists surrounding me in general. One gf of about 30 yrs is an infp n our talks have never ben anything but expansive n highly fulfilling, as well as my one daughter is also infj, I didn’t even realiz they held a space in my world so similarly until much more recently, (I am 50 yrs old w less than 10 yrs experience on computers) although the connections wer clear to me how special our relations wer cus it seemed I too had never experienced thes things w others in the world. I can def admit a few more special souls wer placed into my path elequently enuf for me to recognize how profoundly our shared time wld grant me such wonderment as I explore this earth plane in a very alone type of fashion. Thes other highly empathic peoples hav ben godsends during my path. I look forward to viewing more of ur content here. Ram Dass has said “to he who knows, no explanation is necessary; to he who doesnt, none is possible”. I’m glad that quote can b used in a million different settings wher all who share any particular view can com together in a moment of connectivity!!!!!
1. I'm stopping at 8:40 to say- why wouldn't you be thinking post postpartum depression after the birth of the first son? 2. I don't get the INFJ misunderstood thing at all. (I previously typed as INTP and now INFJ.) 3. Wow, the transformation! Very Cool! Gotta go, you just dropped a new video. Later-
Your fellow infjs want to hear each others thoughts.. I can tell u don’t want to appear wanting attention like is common now a days.
I also do that,