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Originally Posted by Metamorphosis
When I look back on past experiences/situations, I can never recall my emotional state at the time.
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I'm an INTP with a weak Thinker preference.
I relive my state of mind when ruminating on environmental/sensory experiences, such as the awe I felt as a small child craning my neck in a vain attempt to see the top of a gigantic sequoia that I was standing before.
In regards to social situations, I recall having experienced intense emotions and can relive them if I dwell on the occurrence, especially if it was humorous (I may laugh aloud while reminiscing), sad (dropping me into a low mood), or irritating (which can escalate into a confrontational state of mind). I may feel dread--or even panic--at the thought of a repeat if the emotion was unpleasant. I've felt spontaneous tenderness in response to memories of loved ones in which tenderness was expressed. Usually, though, I need to dwell on the memory to summon the emotion.
This is an inconvenience to me, because there's often a delay between when I feel annoyed about a perceived injustice and when I react to it.
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I think this is what makes it difficult to feel totally comfortable in new social situations. It's like it's my first time every time.
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So you feel like a (social) virgin, huh?
I sense a song in the works.