Are INFPs always tired?

They are also exhausted by feeling controlled, whether it's by rigid schedules, deadlines, people, or rules. More than anything, though, INFPs are drained by being in a climate where people disrespect their values or force them to conform to ideas they don't really believe in.
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Do INFP have lots of energy?

INFPs have a very idiosyncratic, yet fluid energy, which can be hard for most to understand. INFPs are often very noticeable people, at least when you get up close to them.
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How do INFPs act when stressed?

An INFP will typically become stressed in the situations shown in this MBTI type head illustration. In these circumstances you will tend to become cynical, depressed, aggressive and prone to acute self-doubt.
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Are INFP emotionally distant?

INFPs tend to be on the quiet side, but there's usually a whimsical warmth that shows up anyway. But when they are stressed and overwhelmed, they appear more distant, detached, and stoic. Usually they are absorbed in thoughts, trying to sort out how to handle what's plaguing them.
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Why are INFPs drawn to sad things?

They're drawn to sadness because they realize that even though they feel miserable in the moment, it's going to change their life somehow. INFPs enjoy supporting others through times of sadness because they are no strangers to loneliness themselves.
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Why Are INFPs Depressed?



What does an unhealthy INFP look like?

Unhealthy intuition can make the INFP seem unrealistic, impractical, eccentric, or ungrounded. They will feel pulled towards an idealistic future, yet they will feel unable to actually do anything to make their goals a reality.
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Which personality type cries the most?

You may find them crying weeks later just remembering how traumatic that particular story was. Advocates (INFJ) agreed with our statement more than any other personality type (89%), making them the most likely to tear up while turning the pages of Old Yeller.
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Are INFPs flaky?

Being flaky is the black plague of INFPs: It's perceived as rude, but in our defense, we would rather flake out than show up and give anything less than our best. We value our friendships, sometimes taking them so seriously that we'd rather not bruise them with our inner battles.
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Do INFP get overwhelmed?

INFPs feel overwhelmed when they are put in charge of organizing or directing other people. These types much prefer to work independently and can get overwhelmed with telling other people what to do or structuring and organizing a big project or event. They can also get overwhelmed by routine, meaningless work.
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How does an INFP talk?

INFPs can be emotional in their communication with other people, although they always treat everyone with respect. INFPs are able to speak with people of various personality types in their “language”, and on a variety of topics. However, at times INFPs can come across as distant and reserved.
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What is the dark side of INFP?

The INFP finds themselves not wanting to rely on those natural behaviors and functions, because something isn't going right in their lives. Having this time in their shadow can certainly seem toxic and even a bit chaotic, but that doesn't mean it isn't necessary for a short time.
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What is INFP shadow type?

Under the spell of their shadow, INFPs might rely too much on others' opinions and even feel like they have lost their identity — something usually so easily accessible to them. In this confusion, they begin to grasp at sudden (and perhaps mistaken) realizations and judgments against others.
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Are INFPs just traumatized?

For INFPs any kind of trauma but especially emotional trauma, can be particularly challenging to cope with. They feel things on such a deep level to begin with, and can struggle to really understand and process the trauma from their past.
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What drains an INFP?

The INFP. INFPs are energized by working in accepting, open-minded environments. In turn, they feel drained by environments where there is conflict or hostility. Dealing with a lot of criticism or even just being around it plays a major toll on their psyche and cause them to “shut down” emotionally.
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Why do INFP have low energy?

Here's a List of Some of the Things That Cause INFPs to Feel Exhausted or Drained… Judging or doubting themselves. Inability to be creative or use their imagination. Someone wanting their constant attention.
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Can INFPs read minds?

In fact, an INFP is usually so good at reading people that we might even be able to know what they are thinking before they say it.
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Do INFPs get annoyed easily?

When INFPs are angered, they aren't usually quick to react. They initially attempt to filter their feelings through their Introverted Feeling judgment center. Introverted Feeling is often misunderstood by people who are new to type.
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What do INFPs do for fun?

Like many other personality types, there are a lot of INFPs who enjoy outdoor activities. Running, rock climbing, mountain biking, longboarding, hiking, white water rafting, and kayaking are all sports I've seen INFPs say they enjoy.
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Do INFPs get bored easily?

INFP. INFPs can become bored rather easily, and lose interest in a lot of things. They want to feel excited and passionate about their activities, and dislike when they don't feel challenged mentally. INFPs become bored by shallow people, and will have a hard time pushing through it.
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Do ghosts have INFPs?

INFPs might ghost someone because they feel like that person's energy is too intense and smothering, and they don't necessarily feel safe of comfortable turning them down. They don't want to deal with someone who tries to beg them to stick around and so sometimes they might ghost that person to avoid that scenario.
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Are INFPs socially awkward?

INFPs might feel awkward in certain social situations, feeling as if they need to behave a certain way to fit. They also struggle with the realization that they are different, and this can make it hard to know how to behave around certain people when they feel judged.
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What do INFPs do sometimes without Realising it?

INFPs are known for their ability to self-sacrifice, and they do it humbly, likely without even realizing the sacrifices they do make. They believe in people and their potential, which means they'll go to the end of the world to offer encouragement and support to others who are attempting to accomplish great things.
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Which personality type is emotionless?

Schizoid personality disorder is one of many personality disorders. It can cause individuals to seem distant and emotionless, rarely engaging in social situations or pursuing relationships with other people.
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Are INFPs careless?

Facts about INFPs

On personality trait measures, score as Artistic, Reflective, Careless, Sensitive, Flexible, and Appreciative. Among least likely of all types to suffer heart disease.
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What is the most emotionless MBTI?

I say 'comes across' because, in my opinion, intjs seem to come across the most emotionless yet they still have a deep emotional world.
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