When you think of the INFJ personality type, you’d think their qualities of high self-standards and
intuition would act to shield them from addictive tendencies. Well, unfortunately that’s not always
the case. INFJs - like most other personality types - possess a level of addiction in their
own unique way, and for their own reasons; 6 of which we’ll be talking about today!
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Number 1: They form deep bonds to things they feel attached to
One of the main reasons the INFJ is said to be prone to addictive traits is due to
the deep connection they insistently make with everything they enjoy. This tendency of course,
can be used for good; allowing the INFJ to stay on track with healthy behavior and habits that
make them feel good. However, on the other side of things this deep-bonding can pertain to behaviors
that aren’t so beneficial. For example, if an INFJ forms an addiction to an illicit substance,
it’s not only the substance they bond to, but everything that comes with it. They will feel
a connection to the way it’s consumed, the places they consume it, and the activities they do while
under the influence. This behaviour is actually quite common in addiction, meaning it’s not
exactly unique to the INFJ personality type per say. However, INFJs feel this bond emotionally,
not just impulsively. Because of their intuitive need to feel things on a deeper
level in order to truly enjoy them, they can definitely end up feeling a little more affected.
Number 2: An escape from their loud minds
Most INFJs don’t realize it.. But for the most part, this introspective personality type is
always on the lookout for something or even someone that can help quiet their chattery minds
for just a moment. They wouldn’t change their inner imagination and observing tendencies for
the world, but when they get a taste of what it’s like to be free from thought for a brief while,
they can feel a sense of relief that’s difficult to give up. Whether it be those couple of glasses
of weekend wine that eventually turns into an evening ritual, or even simple things
like setting out to scroll through social media for 20 minutes only to find an hour or
two has gone by. These silly little habits that aren’t thought much of can eventually turn into
a little more than just a habit overtime.. All for the sake of a little mental break.
Number 3: A longing to dive deeper into their minds
When INFJs aren’t looking for a break from their inner chatter, they’re diving deeper
and expanding their inner imagination. When it comes to mind-altering substances, the INFJ can
be more prone to dabbling in the psychedelic realm than any other illicit affair. In fact,
according to Arrow Passage Recovery Centre.com, “while personality types such as the ENFP & ENTP
tend to be more thrill seeking, they’re said to be more prone to amphetamine addictions.
Meanwhile personality INFJs and INTJs tend to believe that everything in the universe is
interconnected, leading them to be more likely to develop an addiction to hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Some may argue that these types of substances are not addictive, but to the INFJ who has such
a longing to see the deepest aspects of things, mind-altering substances that allow them a deeper
look can really catch their interest. They may even go out of their way to find a place for these
substances within their daily lives, as living life on the surface can seem boring in comparison.
Number 4: Getting ‘over indulgence’ out of their system
If an INFJ discovers a new song they really like, you can be sure it’ll be on repeat for
at least a few days, or atleast long enough for them to get tired of it. Or better yet,
if this personality type takes a liking to a new-found condiment, you can be sure they’re going
to have it with every meal.. Until they can’t fathom the thought of eating it again. Of course
it’s not always this way, but for the most part, when INFJs find something new they really love,
they will wear it out in a somewhat excessive manner, in hopes of ‘getting it out of their
system’. This tactic actually works for the simpler things like songs and condiments,
but what happens when this ‘over indulgence’ leads to a growing interest in the behaviour rather than
the opposite outcome? This is when addiction can creep on in.. eventually leading the INFJ
to realize the hole they’ve dug themselves in. Interestingly enough, the stress of this
realization only adds fuel to the fire, especially when it’s paired with feeling out of control.
Number 5: They’re more prone to depression
With deep thoughts and a harshly realistic view of the world that surrounds them,
there’s no wonder why the INFJ chooses to spend so much time barricaded in their minds. However,
living in your own thoughts doesn’t always provide the escape the INFJ is longing for.. In fact, like
we said before, sometimes their mind is the thing that needs escaping from. And because of this,
the INFJ is actually one of the main personality types that is considered to be prone to depressive
episodes in life. Eventually, most INFJs will develop certain coping mechanisms that will help
them manage the dark times, yet, most of the time they end up prolonging the process. Instead of
opting for feel-good behaviors that take a little effort such as taking a walk in nature, mediating,
and journaling, they’re more likely to turn to coping mechanisms that they’ve used in the past,
such as binge-watching TV or netflix, video game playing, and other easy effortless
activities that take their mind off things. In turn, these low-vibration activities end
up making the INFJ feel worse - leading them further away to their normal selves.
Number 6: Extraverted feeling function (grip stress)
INFJs are equipped with a tertiary extroverted feeling function that can definitely cause a
host of addictive behaviors if not used properly. Normally this function lies in the background of
the INFJ brain acting to help balance things out and prevent them from relying too heavily on their
dominant functions. Yet, in times of serious stress or burnout the INFJ can end up relying
on this function in place of their introverted intuition, and that’s when things can get ugly.
Disordered eating, oversleeping, overworking, overindulgence, impulsivity,
and recklessness takes over when the INFJ is in this ‘grip stress’ place - making the INFJ much
more prone to addictive behaviors than normal. They may find that they’re doing things that are
quite out-of-character such as recklessly spending more money than usual or eating things they don’t
usually allow themselves to. This dominance of their extraverted feeling function can be
especially dangerous when the INFJ doesn’t quite realize they’re in this negative loop because they
can easily rationalize everything they do in the name of the introverted intuition. Little do they
know, that dominant function is M.I.A, and their untrained tertiary function has taken its place;
wreacking some serious havoc along the way. Well, that wraps up today’s video,
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