Introverted intuitive empath
11 Things That Explain What It's Like to Be an Introverted Empath
If you’re an empath, you already know that you experience the world in a unique way. Empaths have the innate ability to feel other peoples’ emotions as if they were their own. This allows them to understand people in profound and intimate ways, as well as heal emotional pain.
However, due to their compassion and caring, empaths are often taken advantage of. And it’s not easy to go through life absorbing the feelings of others (sometimes even those of complete strangers!). But I’m here to let you know that you’re not alone; there are more people like you out there than you might think. And there are things you can do to manage the emotional overwhelm you sometimes feel.
Upon discovering the term “empath,” it helped explain some things about why I am the way I am. There are a lot of ways I describe my personality: an introvert or a highly sensitive person (HSP), but I think being an empath is really at the core of who I am.
So, here are 11 things that helped explain some of the “unusual” parts of my personality that I felt confused about my whole life. Can you relate?
What It’s Like Being an Introverted Empath
1. Empaths walk in other people’s shoes with little effort.
One of the easiest and most natural things for an empath to do is understand what another person is going through. That is, in essence, the definition of the word “empathy,” which Merriam-Webster describes as the “action of understanding, being aware of, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another.” In short, empathy is walking in someone’s shoes even if they’ve walked a completely different path than anything you’ve experienced. Now, this isn’t to say that empaths have a supernatural ability to comprehend any human situation, experience, or feeling — we’re not psychics — but we pretty easily “get” you.
2. We feel deeply.
I don’t know how else to explain it, but it’s as if my emotions seem to be more heightened than others around me.
This can be both a blessing and a curse. On the upside, I feel joy, peace, and happiness strongly. However, there are times where a greater tendency towards apathy would make my life easier; it’s tiring to constantly be experiencing intense emotions. For example, when I’m stressed or struggling, my insomnia worsens, my mood plunges, I listen to a lot of sad music, and it becomes all too easy to choke up and lose myself.
3. We can be brought to tears over seemingly insignificant things.
I’ve cried while looking at an exhibit in a museum, reading a book, listening to someone tell a sad (or heartwarming) story, and especially while watching or reading the news. Tears come easily to me, sometimes over seemingly “insignificant” things. When they do, I need to assess where they’re coming from: Is the emotion mine, or does it belong to someone else? For the deeply sensitive empath, the line can be blurry.
4. We are passionate.
One reason introverted empaths get emotional is we have a large capacity for passion.
If there’s a cause, person, or group we truly care about, we will throw ourselves fully into the effort. Being an introvert, I do not crave the spotlight, and I generally avoid making myself the center of attention. But if I believe what I’m doing will truly make a difference, I’ll step out of my comfort zone. That’s when you may not recognize the enthusiastic, assertive person I become.
5. We listen because we truly care.
Introverts in general are known for being good listeners. Combine an introvert with an empath, and you magnify that ability. As empaths, it’s against our nature not to care. When you can sense other peoples’ emotions, you can’t help but care for them. You can’t help but be caught up in their triumphs and struggles. You can’t help but listen with interest.
6. We love serving.
It’s hard for us to turn a blind eye to suffering, whether it’s a friend or a stranger on the street. Because we take on others’ feelings, we take on others’ suffering, too.
As a result, empaths have servant hearts. It doesn’t matter if there’s something else we’re supposed to be doing or previous plans we had scheduled. If someone is hurting — and we can do something about it — we will.
Of course, sometimes this causes problems for us. Other people see our generosity and take advantage of it — especially those who are toxic, emotionally needy, or even sociopathic. That’s why, if you’re an empath, it’s crucial that you have strong healthy boundaries in place.
7. Sometimes we understand other people’s feelings but not our own.
It’s kind of like knowing who is crushing on your friend but being completely oblivious to the possibility that someone likes you. Reading other people’s feelings? For an empath, that’s a piece of cake. Sorting out our own complex inner turmoil as an introvert? More often than not, a complete and utter fail! You’d think self-awareness is a fundamental human trait, but for some of us, it’s a bit trickier to figure out.
Empaths feel and understand so much that separating their own feelings from the feelings of others can be a daunting task — albeit a necessary one.
8. We read people well.
People are the brightest thing on our radar. We read them well, noticing body language and tone of voice, a slight hesitation here, a sudden change of topic there. Perhaps this is what feeds our empathy. When you notice subtle emotional signals, you can’t help but be drawn in. And whatever you do, don’t lie to an empath. Because we notice so much about people, we’re practically walking lie detectors.
9. We make strong, lasting connections.
Once we bond with someone, it can take on a hint of “till death do us part.” Even when we’re separated by distance and time, we are probably still thinking about you — people mean a lot to us, even though we, as introverts, may not be the best at showing it. And when we do get to see each other again, expect us to pick up right where we left off.
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10. We’re labeled overly sensitive or emotional.
Growing up, I can’t tell you how many times I was told I was being “too emotional” or “too sensitive.” If you, too, have been told this, you might be an empath.
11. Empaths are sought after but under-appreciated.
Yes, empaths are emotional. Yes, we are sensitive. But we don’t see these as bad things. There’s nothing wrong with feeling deeply or caring passionately. In fact, the world would be a better place if we all had a little more empathy.
Perhaps introverted empaths experience this one more than extroverted empaths. When you listen attentively, genuinely care, and have little interest in hogging the conversational spotlight, people and their problems flock to you. It doesn’t matter if someone knows you hardly at all, but something about being an empath makes people bare their souls to you.
It’s not really that much of a shock that this happens if you consider how good at being understanding empaths are, though it can at times become frustrating. We do care immensely about the wellbeing of others, and that’s why we may bite our tongues and sit down to listen to someone rant about the same things, again. However, empaths need to beware of one-sided relationships where they’re giving all of themselves and not receiving anywhere near the same in return.
A Final Note to Empaths
My dear empaths, you were born hard-wired to care deeply. To put others first. To understand. To heal. Your selfless attitude is both courageous and compassionate.
But don’t neglect to take care of yourself. There will be people who won’t appreciate your sensitivity or who will seek to take advantage of your empathy. These are the people that not worth anguishing over.
Instead, seek out people who value and support you as much as you value and support them. Being introverts, we have limited social energy, so we need to be extra selective about who we spend our time with.
And as empaths, we must protect our sensitive hearts.
And don’t let anyone convince you that caring for other people isn’t worth it. But then again, I’m sure you know that already.
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16 signs you’re an introverted empath (and 5 tips to make life easier)
There are many different types of empaths, from earth empaths to intuitive empaths. But what does it mean to be an introverted empath?
Alongside having the ability to be highly in tune with other people, empaths are incredibly creative, supportive, and kind.
But does that change if you’re an introverted empath?
No – but life can be a little bit more tiring when you’re already sensitive to stimulation.
If you’re an empath and you’ve been wondering whether you fall into the introverted category, this is the article for you.
We’ll be looking at what makes an introverted empath, 16 signs that you are one, and some top tips for helping create a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
What is an introverted empath?
The term ‘empath’ has become quite mainstream and is used to describe people who are extremely aware of other people’s emotions.
Empaths are sometimes called sensitive or emotional, but in reality, they have a gift that can be great for people around them but not so rewarding for the empath themselves.
That’s because empaths often have poor boundaries in relationships and they struggle to put themselves first.
Their concern lies with everyone else and they try to do their utmost to help people around them; even if it means neglecting their self-care.
So what is an introverted empath?
Well, let’s start with what ‘introverted’ means.
Being an introvert is believed to be genetic, with some studies showing that:
“Introverts have a greater blood flow to the brain than extroverts.
Blood flows to parts of the body that are stimulated, suggesting that introverted individuals tend to be more easily stimulated than extroverted individuals.”
This means that introverts prefer to spend time in smaller groups of people and they enjoy creative hobbies and calm activities such as reading or contemplative thinking.
Being in loud, hectic groups of people can tire introverts out and they often crave calmer settings with less stimulation.
So – putting the two together gives us introverted empaths; people who are highly in tune with the needs of others, but also prefer more intimate, quieter settings.
That’s not to say that the two always go hand in hand though. You can be an empath and not an introvert, or an introvert who isn’t an empath.
If you do fall into the category of an introverted empath, you may feel that you’re often misunderstood by others and wrongly labeled as shy.
If that’s the case, fear not – we’re going to work out whether you are an introverted empath, and if so, what you can do to make life easier for yourself.
Are there extroverted empaths?
Empaths can fall into either category, introverted or extroverted, but in general, they tend to be introverted.
This is because they’re already highly sensitive to stimulation and through all the emotions and energy they absorb from others, they need more time alone than non-empaths or extraverts.
But, in some cases, they can be extroverted. This means that whilst they can be very chatty and sociable, they still pick up on other people’s emotions and have a good understanding of others.
As explained on PsychologyToday on ‘extroversion’:
“The term refers to a state of being where someone “recharges,” or draws energy, from being with other people; the opposite—drawing energy from being alone—is known as introversion.”
Signs of an extroverted empath include:
- Being sociable but selective of who you spend your time with
- Up for going out but you prefer to do things that you like and feel comfortable with
- Your energy levels are unpredictable – sometimes it’s an internal struggle to decide when to go out or stay in
- You enjoy the company of other people but not in huge groups
- You’re open and proud of your creativity
These signs differ from introverted empaths, for example, they are also creative but more likely to keep their talents on the down-low.
Also, extroverted empaths have a higher tolerance for social settings, whereas their introverted counterparts will run out of energy much quicker.
16 signs of an introverted empath
Here are some of the top signs you’re an introverted empath:
1) You love to help others
Even if you’re an introverted empath, you won’t be able to stop yourself from helping others.
That’s because you’re highly caring and even when you’re out of energy, you still feel an obligation to help your loved ones.
Empaths are known for being caring, whilst introverts are known for being thoughtful, so put the two together and it’s no wonder you do everything you can for other people.
2) You listen because you want to help
Even when all you want and need is some alone time, you’re always on hand to hear out your friends and family.
When there’s a problem, you listen genuinely because you care and you want to comfort people around you.
The only downside to this is that sometimes you put other people’s needs above your own, and you can end up becoming exhausted and drained from listening and helping others.
3) A real psychic confirms it
The signs above and below will give you a good idea if you’re an introverted empath.
But a surefire way to know for sure is to speak with a real psychic.
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4) The small stuff makes you teary
Whether it’s a kind gesture from a stranger or a beautiful painting or piece of music, you might often find yourself tearing up over things that other people don’t seem to notice.
This is because you can feel things so much deeper, and your emotions can sometimes get the best of you.
And you cry not just out of sadness, but also tears of happiness and joy. It’s your body’s way of releasing such a build-up of emotions.
5) You have no problem feeling other people’s pain
One of the main traits of empaths, introverted included, is that they can easily put themselves in other people’s shoes.
If your friend’s cat dies, your pain isn’t merely sympathetic; you feel their loss as if it was your own.
That’s why introverted empaths bring so much comfort to other people because their level of empathy is incomparable. They can understand feelings without any explanation or reason.
6) You’re highly creative
Do you find yourself most at peace when you’re being creative? If so, you could be an introverted empath.
Creativity is where you come alive and can express yourself without limits. Many empaths find it difficult to find the line between their emotions and the feelings of others, but taking time out to paint, dance, or make music allows them to flow freely and authentically.
7) Time alone is essential
All types of empaths need solitude because being around people all day can make you extremely tired.
As you can’t always avoid absorbing other people’s energy, you find it difficult to shut off and just be present in the moment.
So, it’s inevitable that you need more alone time than others because relaxing in a quiet space undisturbed lets you recharge your batteries and recenter yourself.
8) Nature comforts you
Nature is soothing yet powerful. It’s alive with sounds, smells, and colors, and an introverted empath can easily find comfort when in nature as opposed to loud, bustling cities.
Being around animals or in nature neutralizes all the emotions you pick up when you’re around people, and it can help you feel grounded and calm so it’s normal for empaths to seek out such places.
9) You’re passionate about what you love
Introverted empaths are extremely thoughtful and considerate. You’re not usually the life of the party, so you can quietly observe others and save your energy for things you’re passionate about.
From helping a friend in need to completing a project at work, you throw yourself into it and give it all you’ve got. You value its importance to others and this pushes you to try your best at whatever life throws at you.
10) Friendships are important to you
Everyone needs good, trustworthy companions in life, but as an introverted empath, you might rely on these friendships more than people realize.
Your introversion can make people think that you aren’t enthusiastic or very forthcoming, but people who know you will see that you care very much about your friends.
And even though you might not physically want to be around them all the time, when you are you put 100% into the relationship, which creates long-lasting friendships.
11) You’re sometimes misunderstood
Do you feel like people don’t ‘get’ you?
Are you called ‘overly sensitive’ or ‘shy’?
If so, you’re not alone. Many introverted empaths are wrongly labeled because people simply don’t understand what it means to be an empath.
Whilst they think you’re too emotional or too reclusive, they fail to see that you just feel things much stronger than they do.
And because of that, you also need more time to recuperate and regain your energy levels.
12) You feel taken advantage of sometimes
Feeling like people take advantage of your kindness is something a lot of empaths go through.
Think about it, you’re kind, caring, and thoughtful.
You don’t make a big fuss over things and you always put others first.
It’s your way of helping and looking after people, but unfortunately, not everyone has the same good intentions.
People posing as friends might take advantage of this kindness and drain you of your energy. They’ll push the limit, and because most empaths struggle with setting boundaries, you might find yourself feeling a bit used and abused.
13) You like to solve challenges
You’re persistent in things that matter to you, so giving up isn’t always an option. Especially if it means helping someone else.
You enjoy solving challenges and problems for people around you because it makes you feel good and you thrive off other people also feeling happy.
Your determination means people will often turn to you first for help because they know that you’ll do everything you can to solve their problem.
14) You’re a free spirit
An empath’s spirit can’t be contained. You don’t thrive well under lots of rules and regulations, because your spirit is wild and on a path of its own.
Adventures and being limitless are what make you feel alive, and even though introverts can seem reclusive, you still love to experience new things and have the freedom to do so.
15) People are drawn to you
Introverted empaths will find that even if they don’t go above and beyond to make new friends, people are still drawn to them.
The reason is simple; you’re a magnet for people who need a shoulder to cry on.
It’s both a blessing and a curse because although forming new friendships are great, you can find yourself being drained by people who demand too much of you.
16) You can read people’s emotions
Your ability to read people’s feelings means that you pick up on everything from their body language to changes in their tone of voice.
And, you can’t switch this ability on and off, so for good and bad, you’re always tuned into how other people feel.
Because you’re so in touch with other people’s feelings, you also pick up on deceit or lies. You’re sensitive to these signs so it can be extremely troubling when you sense somebody being dishonest with you.
Tips for introverted empaths
Being an introverted empath is a unique gift, but it doesn’t come without its problems. From having poor boundaries to a lack of self-care, you need to work on having a good balance when it comes to being an empath.
Here are a few things you can practice daily to build healthy relationships with others, and as a result form a healthier relationship with yourself.
1) Learn to say no
Saying no can be incredibly tough for an introverted empath. As you don’t want to let people down you often agree to things even if it means sacrificing your own time and energy.
Saying no also comes under setting boundaries. Once you have healthy boundaries set with friends, family, or a partner, you need to maintain them by sticking to your limits.
As explained by psychotherapist Tracy Hutchinson:
“Boundaries are basic guidelines that people create to establish how others can behave around them. For example, they may involve what behavior is okay and what is not and how to respond if someone passes those limits.”
Setting and sticking to these boundaries will allow you to have fair, equal relationships that are built on respect and understanding.
2) Practice earthing
As we mentioned above, introverted empaths need nature to reconnect with their spirit, and being around water or open green spaces can make you feel whole again.
Earthing is where you walk barefoot on the ground or grass and feel the earth’s energy moving up through you.
You can also lie down or submerge yourself in water to feel grounded.
Practicing this often can be a form of healing for you, so when times get tough or overwhelming, you can fall back on earthing to revive your spirit.
3) Make plenty of time to be alone
In line with setting strong boundaries, make sure some of these include time for yourself.
Whether you need to lie in a dark room with your headphones on or meander around the local art gallery, you must do things by yourself when your body or mind needs it.
Your significant other or family and friends need to respect your alone time. Put it this way – without it, you won’t be able to be the kind, supportive friend that people rely on.
4) Walk away from negative energies
Don’t be afraid to move away from bad vibes and energy levels, and if anyone questions why – be adamant that it’s your right and choice to walk away.
Non-empaths might not understand why you can’t be around certain people, or why a certain group of people makes you feel anxious or on edge.
But one essential trait that empaths have is a strong sense of intuition.
You know what’s going on by relying heavily on your gut feeling, so if it’s telling you something isn’t good, listen to it and remove yourself from the situation.
Don’t think of it as being selfish or reclusive, think of it as self-care.
5) Distinguish between different energies
A great question to ask yourself is: “Are these my emotions or do they belong to someone else?”
Getting into the habit of questioning emotions regularly can help you to stop mistaking other people’s feelings for your own.
Think about how much time and energy that would save you.
Lena Firestone writes for PscyhAlive:
“Because empaths quite literally feel what their friends are going through, they can become overwhelmed by painful emotions, such as anxiety or anger. Empaths have a tendency to take on the problems of others as their own.”
By making this distinction between your own emotions and others, you can have a stronger hold on your emotions and take better care of yourself.
Takeaway
Hopefully, the signs above will shed some light on whether you’re an introverted empath and how to make your life easier.
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Introverted intuitive type. Psychology and psychoanalysis of character
Introverted intuitive type
Intuition, like sensation, is an irrational function of perception. Where sensation is motivated by physical reality, intuition is oriented toward psychic reality. In the extraverted attitude, the subjective factor is repressed, but in the introverted it is decisive. When this way of functioning is dominant, we have the introverted intuitive type.
Introverted intuition is directed at the contents of the unconscious. Although it may be stimulated by external objects, writes Jung, "it is itself not at all concerned with external possibilities, but focuses on what has been caused by the external within the subject." An introverted intuitive sees what is happening behind the scene, directs his gaze there, is fascinated by those inner images that are brought into his life.
Jung gives the example of a man suffering from an attack of vertigo. Where introverted sensation could mark a physical disturbance, grasp all its qualities, its intensity, flow, how it arises and how long it lasts, introverted intuition will not notice anything of the kind, but will first of all examine every detail of the images that arise as a result of such a disorder. . “She retains this image and, with the liveliest sympathy, she notes how this image changes, develops further and finally disappears”:
“Thus, introverted intuition perceives everything that happens on the distant planes of consciousness with approximately the same clarity with which extraverted sensation perceives external objects. Therefore, for intuition, unconscious images receive the dignity of things or objects. But since intuition excludes the cooperation of sensation, it learns nothing at all, only insufficiently about disorders of innervation, about the influence of unconscious images on the body. From this, the images seem to be detached from the subject and existing on their own, without relation to the individual. As a result, in this example, an introverted intuitive who had an attack of dizziness would not even think that the image he perceived could somehow relate to himself. This, of course, will seem almost unthinkable for a person set on judgment (thinking or feeling), but meanwhile it is a fact.
The introverted intuitive type, like the extraverted intuitive, has an extraordinary ability to sniff out the future, yet unmanifested possibilities and situations. But intuition is directed inward, therefore, such people are first of all found among seers (seers) and prophets, poets, artists; among primitive peoples, these are the shamans who transmit messages from the gods to their tribe.
On a more secular level, people of this type tend to be mystical dreamers. They communicate with difficulty, constantly being in misunderstanding and having insufficiently good judgment, both about themselves and about others; nothing is completed. They "pass from image to image," writes Jung, "chasing after all the possibilities contained in the creative bosom of the unconscious, without establishing any connection between the phenomenon and itself."
This type is particularly disposed to neglect ordinary physical needs. Such people are little aware of their own bodily existence or of its effect on others. It often turns out that reality does not exist for them at all - they are simply lost in fruitless fantasies. Partly parrying this, Jung describes the value of this type for the collective community;
“True, the contemplation of the images of the unconscious, created by the creative force in inexhaustible abundance, is fruitless only in the sense of immediate benefit. But since these images are the possibilities of concepts capable under certain conditions of imparting a new potential to life, this function, the most alien to the outside world, is inevitable in the general mental economy, just as the mental life of the people should by no means be devoid of a corresponding type. If this type did not exist, Israel would not have had its own prophets.”
Characteristically, introverted intuitives have a vague idea of the details of the "real" world. They are easily lost in unfamiliar cities; always misplace their things; forget to come to an appointment; rarely arrive on time; arrive at the airport at the very last minute. Their working habitat is usually in disarray; they can't find the right paper, the right supplies, clean clothes. Rarely, when something around them is clean and tidy. They have a habit of getting things done haphazardly, depending on the patience and good intentions of sensation-oriented friends.
Their behavior is often, at best, irritating to other types, at worst, painful for them. They themselves remain carefree and indifferent, making excuses, with appropriate pressure, that "the details are not such an important matter."
This type of indifference to tangible reality is very easily misunderstood as indifference on the one hand and unfaithfulness on the other. They are true not to external facts, but to internal images. They may unconsciously lie, but their memory or resurrection of the event hardly coincides with so-called objective reality. In its extreme manifestations, a person of this type becomes a complete mystery to friends and, ultimately, since they do not feel that they are valued and listened to, friends have every reason to gradually disappear from the horizon.
Extremely introverted intuitive suppresses both functions of judgment - thinking and feeling - but most of all represses the sensation of the object. This naturally gives rise to the manifestation of a compensatory extraverted sensation of an archaic nature. The unconscious personality, writes Jung, "could, therefore, be best described as an extraverted feeling type of only the lowest primitive order":
Desire and immensity are properties of this sensation, as is extreme dependence on sense impressions. This quality compensates for the rarefied mountain air of the conscious attitude of the intuitive and gives it some heaviness, so that it prevents complete "sublimation". But if, as a result of the formed exaggeration of the conscious attitude, complete submission to internal perception occurs, then the unconscious enters into opposition and then there are obsessive sensations with excessive dependence on the object that resist the conscious attitude. The form of neurosis is, then, compulsion neurosis, with hypochondriacal symptoms, hypersensitivity of the sense organs, and obsessive attachment to certain persons or other objects.
The introverted intuitive has a particular problem in the sexual area. Such types are not the best lovers in the world, simply because they have little sense of what is happening in their own body, as well as in the body of their partner. At the same time they have a lustful nature - a reflection of a subordinate and therefore primitive feeling function - and through lack of judgment come out with vulgar, obscene and socially inappropriate sexual illusions.
Jung recognized that although both the introverted intuitive and the introverted feeling type are, from an extraverted and rationalistic point of view, "the most useless people", the way they function is nonetheless instructive:
“But if you look from a higher point of view, but such people are living witnesses to the fact that a rich and full of movement world, and its overflowing delightful and intoxicating life, live not only outside, but also inside. Of course, such types are only one-sided manifestations of nature, but they are instructive for one who does not allow himself to be blinded by the spiritual fashion of the moment. People of this attitude are a kind of engines of culture and its educators. Their life teaches more than their words. The life of this type of people, and not least their greatest shortcoming - the inability to communicate normally - explains to us one of the great errors of our culture, namely, the superstitious attitude towards word and image, the immense overestimation of learning by words and methods.
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Introverted thinking type
Thinking in an introverted attitude is guided primarily by the subjective factor. Whether the thought process focuses on concrete or abstract objects, its motivation comes from within.
Introvert - thinking does not depend on direct experience, nor on generally accepted traditional ideas. It is no less (or more) logical than extraverted thinking, but is not motivated either by objective reality or by any outside directives.
"External facts are not the cause and the goal of this thinking - although the introverted thinking type would very often like to give his thinking this form - but this thinking begins in the subject and leads back to the subject, even if it makes wide excursions into the realm of real facts. Therefore, in the matter of establishing new facts, it has mainly an indirect value, since it conveys, first of all, new views, and, to a much lesser extent, knowledge of new facts. This kind of thinking raises questions and theories, opens up perspectives and looks in depth, but it treats facts with restraint. It accepts them as illustrative examples, however, the latter should not predominate. It collects facts only as evidence, but never for their own sake ... For this thinking, facts are of secondary importance, and the development and presentation of the subjective idea, the original symbolic image, which more or less vaguely looms before its inner gaze, has the predominant value for it ” .
In other words, where extraverted thinking directly seeks out facts and then thinks about them, introverted thinking is primarily focused on clarifying ideas, or even the mental process itself, and only then (perhaps) on its practical application. Both are excellent at bringing order to life; one works from the outside in, the other from the inside out.
Introverted thinkers are by definition not practical thinkers, they tend to be theorists. Intensity, tension, strength and energy are their goal, and not extensiveness, not distribution. They follow their ideals, which are inward, not outward. Von Franz describes them as follows:
“There are people in science who are constantly trying to prevent their colleagues from getting lost in experiments, who, from time to time, tend to go back to basic concepts and ask what we are really doing on our mental path. In physics there is usually one professor of practical physics and another of theoretical physics; one gives a lecture on the cloud chamber and organizes experiments, and the other talks about mathematical principles and the theory of science.
Like extroverted thinkers, introverted thinkers make good editors, although they can fuss endlessly over one wrong word. Because their thought process is logical and straightforward, they are especially adept at filling gaps in the so-called non-linear or lateral thinking - jumping from thought to thought - that characterizes the intuitive. As writers, their forte is not in the originality of the content, but rather in clarity and precision in the organization and presentation of the available material.
Lack of orientation to external facts, introverted thinking types easily compensate in the fantasy world. Their subjective orientation can lead to the creation of theories for the sake of theories themselves, obviously based on reality, but in reality tied to an internal image. In the most extreme case, this image becomes all-consuming and alienated from others.
As you might expect, these types tend to show indifference to the opinions of others. To the extent that they are uninfluenced, they do not seek to influence others. They only present their assessment of reality - as they see it - and do not care at all about how it will be perceived.
The weakest point of this type is the subordinate function, that is, extraverted feeling. Associated with the inner world of thoughts and ideals, it tends to be distracted, forgetful of the objective requirements of, say, interpersonal relationships. This does not mean that such people do not love, but they are simply at a loss, not knowing how to express it. Their feelings tend to be bizarre and capricious—the types themselves often don't know at all what they feel—but when these feelings surface, usually tainted with affect, they can become overwhelming and uncontrollable. (In such cases it may be necessary to distinguish between an emotional reaction and feeling as a psychological function. )
Such an unconscious feeling can be delightful and wonderful, as well as downright painful when directed at another person. Von Franz (she is, by her own admission, an introverted thinker type) says that subservient extraverted feeling manifests itself as something like "sticky attachment":
"While the extraverted thinker type loves his wife deeply, but along with Rilke: "I love you, but it's none of your business", the feeling of the introverted thinking type is attached to external objects. He could, therefore, say in the manner of Rilke: 'I love you, and this is your business. I'll make it your business!'... The inferior feeling of both types is clingy, and the extraverted thinking type maintains the same kind of invisible fidelity that can last indefinitely. The same is true of the extraverted feeling of the introverted thinking type, except that it will not be invisible... This is similar to the gluey flow of feeling in the epileptoid patient; the same kind of stickiness, dog affection, which, especially for the beloved himself, is far from entertaining. You can compare the subordinate function of the introverted thinker to a hot lava flow from a volcano - the flow moves only five feet per hour, but destroys everything in its path.
Inferior extraverted feeling can, however, be completely genuine. Being undifferentiated, it is primitive but inconsiderate - "just like a dog wags its tail," writes von Franz.
Conversely, inferior extraverted feeling manifests itself in the fact that others feel devalued and "invisible". Jung notes:
“ The introverted thinking type , like the extraverted case parallel to it, is under the decisive influence of ideas which, however, follow not from the objectively given, but from the subjective basis. He, like the extrovert, will follow his ideas, but only in the opposite direction, not outward, but inward. He seeks to deepen, not expand. In this quality, it differs to the highest degree and characteristically from the extraverted case parallel to it. What distinguishes him from the other, namely, his intense relation to the object, is sometimes almost completely absent in him, as, indeed, in every introverted type. If a person acts as an object, then this person clearly feels that he, in fact, appears here only negatively, that is, in milder cases, he simply feels superfluous, in more extreme cases, he begins to understand that he, as an obstacle, just removed. This negative attitude towards the object, from indifference to elimination, characterizes every introvert and makes the very description of the introvert type in general extremely difficult. Everything in it tends to disappear and to be hidden.
Casual acquaintances of introverted thinkers may consider them inconsiderate of others and arrogant, but those who understand and accept a penetrating mind will appreciate their friendship very highly. In search of their ideas, they are usually stubborn, not malleable to any influence. This contrasts strongly with their suggestibility (suggestibility) in personal matters; as a rule, they are completely naive and trusting, so that it costs nothing for others to seize the palm of primacy from them.
Since they are stingy with attention to external reality, this type has become proverbial as "absent-minded professor", or "forgetful Ivan". A certain charm of this quality diminishes as its bearers become one-minded, chained to their own ideas or inner images. Then their convictions become rigid, inflexible, and their judgments cold, capricious, unshakable. In the most extreme case, they may lose all connection with objective reality and become completely isolated from friends, family, and colleagues.
This is the very difference between the extremes of introverted and extraverted thinking. “As the extravert rushes to the level of mere representation of facts,” writes Jung, “the introvert soars into the representation of the unrepresentable, far beyond what can be expressed in an image.”
In both cases, further psychological development is suppressed and the - usually positive - thought process is usurped by the unconscious effects of other functions: sensation, intuition and feeling. Normally, they represent a healthy compensation for one-sided thinking. But in extreme manifestations, where their compensatory influence is opposed by consciousness, the whole personality is distorted by negativity and primitive affect, bitterness, hypersensitivity and misanthropy.
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