#intj loop

[rainytypology]

INTJ Ni - Fi Loop

Explanation on an MBTI loop. Not an expert. May change later.

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Loops in MBTI occurs when a type begins to cycle between their dominant and tertiary function, completely ignoring the auxiliary and inferior. This is mainly caused from stress and can be continous until finally broken.

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INTJ function stack: Ni - Te - Fi - Se

In a Ni - Fi loop, INTJ becomes out of touch with their external functions (Te and Se). They become so internalized and warped in their emotions (Fi) that they forget to take the time to think things through. They make emotionally negative assumptions and are convinced their guesses are right. Very irrational and insecure, self centered behaviour.

E.g INTJ in a loop may think their friend dislikes them as their friend is not talking to them much. INTJ may think "oh they hate me now, they don't want to be friends anymore, they think I'm annoying" etc. However, a normally functioning INTJ would use their external functions to realize that their friend has been busy and therefore very tired. And when people are tired, of course they are not going to be the most energetic and talkative. Especially if it's a face to face interaction, INTJ would have to use Se to spot the visible signs of stress on their friend (dark circles, eyebags, overall looking dejected, etc). Ni - Fi loop will disregard this easy step and just make it all about INTJ's hurt feelings.

To get out of this loop, an INTJ should try to use their external functions little by little. Start working on things they need to do and finish a task or two to make their aux Te function normally again. For Se, take a walk, stretch, engage in something physical so they can get out of their mind.

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MBTI Notes

[thewoodsinnewbarktown]

Have been in a damn tertiary loop once again for 2 weeks now, and one belief that can keep me going is I have a damn good brain that may be glitchy af, but the world needs it. Luckily it isn’t affecting my IQ, just my motivation.

[intjexposed]

What is INTJ Ni-Fi Looping?

I fell into a loop a little while ago. I was CONVINCED that my boss wanted me off the team and that the whole group was conspiring against me. What happened: Trigger: My ESTP boss made an offhand comment that I don't tend to hold people accountable to things, then her eyes flashed immediately to my INTP lead. My thoughts went something like this: 1. Criticism from my boss is SO out of character. 2. INTP has a coldly analytical opinion on EVERYTHING. 3. ESTP is intimidated by INTP's continual stream of outer thought processes so much so that she always seeks validation from INTP on everything she says or does. 4. INTP constantly manipulates ESTP into thinking what she wants her to think. 5. INTP had written a series of team goals on the out board the other day, one of which was "Don't avoid difficult conversations or collaboration." 6. I thought "woah, INTP wants me out and she's going to use ESTP to do it. The above thought process was instant. I was hit with a dysphoric feeling where I felt a little out of body while I processed. I started seeing clues everywhere that validated this thought process. I withdrew so much so that the volume of my voice was barely audible when people talked to me. I ranted to my ISFJ sister and ENFP best friend that I was going to lose my job and they were totally unprepared to deal with me - I remember them sitting there with shocked looks on their faces, neither of them saying much. I'm usually so collected. For the next few days I was hyper-paranoid. I wanted to talk to my boss and ask her why she wanted to fire me 🙄but I was so afraid. Finally I worked up the courage to timidly reference my feelings in a vague way, and I don't remember what she said but it clicked suddenly that I was being irrational. It took a couple of days, but I pulled right out of it. I realized it was all made up in my head and my place on the team was totally fine and my coworkers loved me (Jury's still out on INTP - but I think maybe she just feels a bit of a superiority complex toward the rest of us peons. And yes, it toootally grates me). I didn't know exactly what a NI-FI loop was when this happened. I'm so glad I do now so that I can recognize this nonsense when it starts and try to force myself to step back and not be selectively intuitive.

[uoet]

Two types of Unhealthy INTJs

Lowered eyes, looking morose, completing work fast and thorough. Maybe over-doing it and providing tight-lipped responses to everyone. At this point, social interaction is a nuisance, and you are on the brink of grayness, intolerable to even the slightest sensory changes. Aiming for perfection, but enshrouding yourself with long periods of melancholic rumination and isolation if not attained. Over exploitation of self, including over awareness and consciousness of one’s doings and thoughts, which leads to puzzled and esoteric reflections that confuse even yourself; solipsism. Sulking about a high grade because it is still low in your standards. Becoming embodiments of manipulation and cynicism.

Frantic eyes, but hidden and passive face. Obsessive indulgence on an object/person, utter negligence of all others (to the point of being bluntly rude). Not doing work at all, but instead losing yourself in trivial things and escaping into an inner world of fantasy and delusions. Finding solace in them, a type of solemn peace. Under exploitation of self, not finding a link between material thoughts and reality; dissociation and absurdism. Stubbing your toe and blaming the table for it. Becoming embodiments of skepticism and volatility.

[jemofjapan-blog]

INTJ in Te-Se Loop

Te: So we have this book to ready by tomorrow, this exam to study for next week, and this essay due at midnight…

Se: Dude, I’m working right now, give me some peace.

Te: But we have to fill in college applications and get recommendations…

Se: No, we’re going to relax and watch this TV show and then hang out with friends.

Fi: What about the news? People are hurting so m-

Te: Are you kidding, Se, we have no time to relax! After we finish our shift, it’s straight to writing that essay!

Ni: Actually, I was hoping we could research this theory, it sounds amaz-

Se: No more thinking! We have homework for that! I WANT SLEEP.

Te: And I want good grades to get a good job. So studying it is!

Fi: Can we talk about that ENFP boy we like-

Se and Te:

[intj-the-cynical-idealist]

The INTJ function loop as explained by Green Day

[highonmbti]

Hi! My best friend is an INTJ (I'm sure of this) and, strangely enough, she's super, super sensitive. Like, I have to watch what I say every second of every day (I'm an ENFJ, and I'm still too harsh for her 90% of the time.) Thoughts on what could be causing this? I've thought maybe Fi overuse, but I'd love to hear your opinion!

Yep, sounds like she’s in a Ni-Fi loop. This loop occurs when the INTJ feels inhibited in her usual Te objectivity by a feeling of powerlessness, inadequacy, rejection, uncertainty, or other negative emotion. I’ll bet she’s also defensive and temperamental, which is the result of a relentless power struggle between Te and Fi.

To help her escape this loop, I’d look for ways to re-engage her extraverted thinking. Helping her set some sort of personal goal, no matter how small, could prompt her to feel proactive and confident in her abilities. Once Te begins to produce objectively validated results, it will slowly regain the confidence to take back its leadership position and control the influence of Fi.