{"sf1_id":1812405,"sf2_id":null,"title":"INTP Road to Self-Knowledge","author":"Qahnareen","words":2890,"posted_at":"2022-01-25T22:22:00.000Z","tags":["5w4","Cognitive","Depression","Functions","INTP","Judging","Perceiving","Psychological","Qahnareen","Self-Knowledge","balance","personality"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/1812405-intp-road-to-self-knowledge","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/view/1812405","image_url":"https://www.sofurryfiles.com/std/thumb?page=1812405\u0026ext=.jpg","description":"I tried to organize my notes into something orderly... it didn't work out.\nSurrealistic internal world of an INTP 5w4.\nGood luck with reading.\nPersonality test;https://www.16personalities.com/\nCognitive Functions Explained In Simple Terms;https://www.careerplanner.com/8CognitiveFunctions/Cognitive-Functions-Simply-Explained.cfm","content":"(Personality and Shadow)\n\nINTP + ENTJ\n\nTi Ne Si Fe + Te Ni Se Fi\n\n(Ti Ne Si Fe Te Ni Se Fi + Te Ni Se Fi Ti Ne Si Fe)\n\nINTP's functions\n\nTi Ne Si Fe\n\nAre activated by\n\nFi Se Ni Te\u0026nbsp;\n\n(ISFP)\u0026nbsp;\n\nInverted set of Shadow functions - Super Ego.\n\nBeing a Super Ego develops the Ego.\n\nBeing Complete Opposite develops the Shadow.\n\nAnd vice versa...\n\nOf course, it's about using specific functions,\u0026nbsp;\n\nnot changing your personality in a magical way.\n\nYour Shadow is the further 4 functions in your personality.\n\n(For INTP; Te Ni Se Fi - ENTJ)\n\nSuper Ego is the reverse order of your shadow's functions.\n\n(For INTP; Fi Se Ni Te - ISFP)\n\nYour Complete Opposite is your reverse, the Shadow of your Super Ego.\n\n(For INTP; Fe Si Ne Ti - ESFJ)\n\nWhat develops me.\n\n(Super Ego)\n\nTe\n\nNi\n\nSe\n\nFi\n\n^\n\nFe Si Ne Ti \\\u003c (ME) \\\u003e Te Ni Se Fi\n\nv\n\nFe\n\nSi\n\nNe\n\nTi\n\n(Complete Opposite)\n\nWhat bothers me or develops my Shadow.\n\nWhy so?\n\nThe functions of the Ego draw a pattern. Restricting use of functions.\n\nSuper Ego is a collection of functions that will influence the development of the Ego. The way to development.\n\nThe opposite develops the functions of the shadow. When emotions control you. Positive or negative.\n\nEgo.\n\nTi + Fe - Thinking about others.\n\nNe + Si - Breaking down the problem into many steps.\n\n...\n\nEgo + using the function of the Super Ego to develop the INTP;\n\nTi + Fi - Thinking about yourself. Self-worth.\n\nNe + Se - Environment analysis. Observation.\n\nSi + Ni - Arranging thoughts. Conclusions.\n\nFe + Te - Expressing feelings. Open the gate to the Shadow.\n\nShadow + Complete Opposite. Positive or negative.\n\nTe + Fe - Expressing emotions.\n\nNi + Si - Thinking up a plan.\n\nSe + Ne - Information gathering and compilation.\n\nFi + Ti - Self Assessment.\n\nOf course, this is also related to the use of more than two functions... everything is so... flexible.\n\n...\n\nTiNe just sees the world with math...\u0026nbsp;\n\nEverything has its own patterns.\n\n**\u0026nbsp;**\n\nI'm = INTP.\n\n(Ti Ne Si Fe Te Ni Se Fi)\n\nMy Shadow = ENTJ.\n\nMy Super Ego = My mum = ISFP.\n\nMy Complete Opposite (Super Ego Shadow)\u0026nbsp; = ESFJ = My mum's Shadow.\n\nMy father probably is an ESFJ = My Complete Opposite = My mum's Shadow.\n\nHis Shadow = My Super Ego = My mum = ISFP.\n\n...Or maybe He's ESTJ (but in an unhealthy state of the shadow control...) - His boundary between T and F in MBTI is very narrow. He would then be my sister's Complete Opposite...\n\n(A badly damaged personality...)\n\nMy sister = INFP.\n\n(Fi Ne Si Te Fe Ni Se Ti)\n\nMy sister's Shadow = ENFJ.\n\nHer Super Ego = ISTP.\n\nHer Complete Opposite = ESTJ.\n\nNotice my likeness with my sister and the difference between our parents and the relationship between personalities. (Such a fun fact.)\n\n\\*\n\nJUDGING - PERCEIVING\n\nThis is not a division, everyone has it, everyone does it. This seems to be the key to balance. Balance in personality, balance in judging - perceiving. I would break it down into internal and external. I am a J, but more internally, from the outside everyone will think that a P, because I have no willpower, but I can use the dragon - my shadow/inner... hatchling. How we act, how we make others act. What we require from ourselves and from others. What do we expect from ourselves and from others. Keeping that balance inside and out... It would be a balance.\n\n**\u0026nbsp;**\n\nI understand the dependencies between functions.\u0026nbsp;\n\n(TiNe's are like computers...)\n\nFor example; Ne needs S to function; Extroverted intuition, fact-linking (Programs) needs memory to process it by Ti (CPU); then it needs I/O Systems;\n\nSe (Input) needs T and N to be used, sorted and then stored into Si (Memory).\n\nTe (Output) needs F; the written word needs the meaning of the message, idea, purpose, to be food for other programs.\n\nPersonality is an inseparable whole network of functions; Like an efficient computer... It has limitations within its system, but programming - learning, can develop it - personality is not a limitation! The limitation comes when a device crashes... Even the best computer without a user makes no sense... Personality cannot be healthy without F. F makes TiNe human.\n\nIt seems to me that we always consciously use up to four functions, the rest are used automatically, subconsciously, because they are only elements that complete the base.\n\nWe use all the functions of course, but it is mainly the first two that describe our nature, mine is an TiNe, the next two - SiFe - are the supplier for TiNe, these are processes running in this computer (the thinking process is supplemented with data and the purpose of existence). The other 4 functions will be on the shadow side.\n\n**\u0026nbsp;**\n\nThis explains the different \"personalities\" (masks), we just tune in to our surroundings.\n\nAt home, I'm a TiNeSi; the rest of the functions are required for the operation. As I write, I use Te, but it is Ti that is dominant.\n\nI would have to be a TiSe at work... (bus driver). I rely on what is happening around me in real time. I am still naturally TiNeSi because I cannot rely on Se, so I only feel good in situations I know, where I can use my naturally developed Si; I am stressed by strange and new things, but Se is forcibly placed in the lead here. My Ne is not working, so thinking and making decisions are not so easy and fast. That is why working at work is tiring, but for example working on passion is not. Therefore, the combination of work and passion would be a success to feel at ease and develop your personality...\u0026nbsp;\n\nFor example, when I do the activities I like, I use Te, Fe, Se, Si, Ni, Fi. Actually I have constant contact with the shadow, it is a state of my peace, complementing my personality to make it feel balanced. I can't naturally use Fe through damage, but I can force it by using Te; reverse to open the shadow gate and trigger Fe from behind.\n\nA quiet working day is natural TiNeSi. When there is a novelty, a surprise, I am forced to use Se and then appears an anxiety state that I could balance with Fi, self-esteem ... but I can't; a loop begins in functions that are far from dominant for me, which can lead to tremendous anxiety, panic, blindness to my naturally dominant TiNeSi. Internal dialogue, contact with the shadow may break me out of the loop, but it is a slow process and requires me to move away from the source of the problem.\n\n**\u0026nbsp;**\n\nAlways in consciousness, two functions will be to judge and two to perceive. There is a problem when this balance is disturbed.\n\nMy main flaws are in Fe and Fi (destroyed by trauma and loneliness), and due to the dependence of these functions on others, my Ne and Si also have problems. Ti (judging) has to work, this is the workaholic, the processor in the computer, must be fed by the perceiving functions. If the perceiving (S \u0026 N) functions can't work, Ti could run into a problem; the processor gets corrupted algorithms or data to deal with. Ti needs to be fed, so it easily falls into a loop of judgment, cutting itself off from external perceptions, for example in deep depression, severely traumatized; Ti - Ni - Si - Fi; critical failure state; closing oneself to the outside world, getting stuck in the experience of trauma.\n\nMy Ne (perceiving) works fine, but feeds on broken Si and damaged F.\n\nAs a result, my Ti gets a damaged Ne and cannot work together for me.\n\nIt's easy for me to see solutions to someone's problems, why? TiNe should work with Fi to help me make decisions and see the paths for myself. My Fi, instead of being the point of my development, is a demon. My Fe is unable to manifest - contact Te, Ne, because I have no self-worth. I can judge and perceive others internally, but only judge myself by seeing through Si... I am off balance...\u0026nbsp;\n\n**\u0026nbsp;**\n\nTi Ne Si Fi\n\nJ. P. P. J. - J becomes fully introverted because my Fe has been replaced by the destroyed Fi-dictator. Complete lack of assertiveness. Perceiving is also out of balance because Ne is not feeding properly, more like Ni when I can't find peace when I have to mainly use Se.\n\nThe only way I get out of this is forcing the use of Te by e.g. writing; my Fe is activated; my contact with the shadow is activated; I regain my balance and peace.\n\n\\*\n\nTi-Ne/Ni-Si-Fe/Fi\u0026nbsp;\n\nJudging - Perceiving/Hidden Judging - Perceiving - Judging/Judging\n\nTi Ne = +/- 90% of my personality...\n\n- Ti - The inner world of analyzes.\n- Ne/Ni - Intuition... Mainly the Ne works very strongly, but it's kind of disconnected from me and locked inside. Strange confusion in following a path but aimlessly, and seeing many possibilities but not mine.\n- Si - A life of memories, sentiment, a persecutor of feelings.\n- Fe/Fi - Complete destruction. Dictator, critic. I think about myself, about my comfort - only escape... At the same time, my Fe is at work, but it's on the shadow side, screaming at me that I'm doing wrong - increasing my guilt.\u0026nbsp;\n\nMy Fe becomes a good spirit that works with a Ne (when is healthy - when I'm calm), sees hope and opportunities... but only for others. It's also just locked inside me and just brings me sadness, an overprotective feeling that I can't use. That's why I'm very sensitive, very easy to hurt; at the moment of activation of my Fe through my Ne, Si, Se - perception triggered e.g. while reading, listening to music; I can judge; I can see my reflections; I'm starting to feel all the pain. (One of the reasons for my immersion into the fantasy world.)\u0026nbsp;\n\n**\u0026nbsp;**\n\n(This is just a collection of TiNe's thoughts. Treat with distance.)\n\nThe description of my path in the darkness, my experiences, feelings, my history will be in the Split Of...\n\n\\*\n\nCOGNITIVE FUNCTIONS EXPLAINED IN SIMPLE TERMS\n\n\"The Perceiving Functions\n\nThe 4 ways to take in information are:\n\nExtraverted Sensing (Se)\n\nIntroverted Sensing (Si)\n\nExtraverted Intuiting (Ne)\n\nIntroverted Intuiting (Ni)\n\nRemember, when you hear the word \"extraverted\" that means what happens external to your mind. This means what happens in the real physical world. Also remember it takes place in the present moment, real time.\n\nWhen you hear the word \"introverted\" that means what goes on inside your mind. That would be your thoughts, feelings, ideas, concepts, theories, and memories. These transcend time. They can be about the past, present, or future.\n\nExtraverted Sensing is what happens when you pay attention to what your 5 senses (touch, taste, smell, hearing, seeing) are telling you about the real world. It's a real time process that is happening now.\n\nSo if you pay attention to a sound coming from a bird just outside your door, that's your brain using it's extraverted sensing function to pay attention to the sound.\n\nIntroverted Sensing is when you remember the sound of a bird that you heard last week. Because you are paying attention to the memory of it in your mind, rather than the real live event.\n\nExtraverted Intuiting is when you see several possible futures. It's when you do rapid fire brainstorm. It's when you see connections and patterns between people and events.\n\nIntroverted Intuiting is when you get insights that seem to come from nowhere. It's when you have those \"aha\" moments.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Judging Functions\n\nThere are the 4 basic ways we make decisions. These are your judging functions:\n\nExtraverted Thinking (Te)\n\nExtraverted Feeling (Fe)\n\nIntroverted Thinking (Ti)\n\nIntroverted Feeling (Fi)\n\nExtraverted Thinking is making decisions about the external world using objective facts.\n\nExtraverted Feeling is making decisions based on a value system that is concerned with the well being of people. These values are more global and cultural than personal.\n\nIntroverted Thinking is making decisions based on data, categories, and theories inside your mind.\n\nIntroverted Feeling is about making decisions based on your personal values and being concerned more with how things impact you personally than how the group is impacted.\n\n**\u0026nbsp;**\n\nFunction 1) Hero / Heroine Role\n\nYour strongest function will be in the hero / heroine role. This is how you \"save the day.\" This is your dominant cognitive function.\n\nWhen life calls on you to save the day, you will call on, and depend on your dominant function.\n\nIf you look at your life, at a time that you made the most progress, or you did something really significant, where you had to work hard at it, but you succeeded, it was your hero function doing the heavy lifting and saving the day for you.\n\n### Function 2) Auxiliary / Supportive / Parent Role\n\nThis is your second strongest function. It supports your Hero function. It's helpful to think that together the first two functions account for ~ 90% of your personality.\n\nIt's called the \"Parent\" function because it's used in a helping, positive, supportive way.\n\nAccording to John Beebe, the Jungian Analyst who expanded Carl Jung's work of the 8 function model, when you reach out to help someone, it's your second function that you start with.\n\n### Function 3) Tertiary / Relief Role / Eternal Child\n\nWhichever function falls into the 3rd position, the \"Relief Role,\" will be the one that is almost always weak and troublesome.\n\nIt does not develop until mid life. Because of this it gets very little exercise and very little practice. Thus if you are called to use this function in your teens or mid twenties, you will fall flat on your face.\n\nYou won't be able to count on this function as you do your top two functions.\n\nPsychologists suggest that you should get to know your tertiary function in a relaxed, playful, recreational, stress free manner. Thus it's called the \"Relief\" function.\n\n### Function 4) Inferior / Aspirational Role\n\nWhichever function falls into the 4th position, will also be weak for you but it holds something special as the name \"Aspirational\" indicates.\n\nWhichever function falls here, describes what you aspire to.\n\nYes, early on in life, using your 4th function is a source of weakness, maybe failure, maybe even shame. You probably can not perform the skills and tasks that are normally associated with this function.\n\nBut you will find great satisfaction and maybe even breakthroughs, from periodically trying to exercise this function.\n\nIn particular, the 4th function is considered the doorway to the unconscious. It's through using this function in a low pressure, low stress, friendly way that you can tap into the unconscious and all the energy and creativity that is stored there.\n\nSo make sure you keeping trying to use your 4th function. It will help you become all you can be.\n\n### Function 5) Opposing Role\n\nYour 5th function is used mainly as a defense. It's how you might become stubborn, uncooperative, unfriendly, rude, or obstructive.\n\nSo look at the fifth function for your 4 letter type. See what it is all about, and ask yourself if that is not how you become defensive, stubborn etc.\n\n### Function 6) Critical Parent Role\n\nWe all have experienced a critical parent in our lives. It's when a parent tells you that you are doing something wrong or you are doing something poorly.\n\nThe critical parent is a voice in your head that will cause you to criticize yourself and others.\n\nWhichever function falls into this position will determine the flavor of your self criticism.\n\n### Function 7) The Trickster Role\n\nWhich ever function falls into the 7th position will cause you grief throughout your life.\n\nThe role of the trickster is to deceive and distort what you experience, or think you experience.\n\nMike Shur the Assessment Specialist and personality type expert describes the 7th function as walking through the fun house at a carnival. This is the room full of mirrors that stretch you and distort you, making you taller and thinner than you really are.\n\nYou will most often experience the 7th function when you are stressed or under pressure, or overly tired. You can not trust your perceptions or judgments when your 7th function is in charge.\n\nYou will see things and believe things that are not real. You will put yourself or others in a double bind situation, which forces people to lose.\n\nPeople describe it as being in the grip of their 7th function.\n\n### Function 8) Demonic / Transformative Role\n\nWhich ever function falls into the 8th position describes how you are when you are the most destructive. Thus the term \"Demonic Role.\"\n\nThe 8th function can also be transformative, propelling you to greater personal growth and maturity.\n\nBut most often, when a situation calls for you to use your 8th function, it's not going to be pretty.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n[https://www.careerplanner.com/8CognitiveFunctions/](https://www.careerplanner.com/8CognitiveFunctions/)...\n\n...\n\nStratovarius - Abyss\n\n[https://youtu.be/WfOEylMSUpM](https://youtu.be/WfOEylMSUpM)\n\n  \n  \n\n"}