most likely to "stuff" their feelings"

[INTJMom]

Does anyone know which type or function is the most likely to "stuff" their feelings and eat themselves into oblivion?

I knew an ISFJ who weighed 365 pound for that reason.

[Jennifer]

When I watch the shows on television of largely obese people, many of the men (I am not sure about women, but I'm simply describing the men) seem to be mostly:
- ISFP

Followed by:
- ENFP (Not as sure on this one, however)

[Santtu]

One xSFJ (probably ESFJ) did just that. I know her well, diagnosed initially as clear ESFJ, nowadays she would pass as ISFJ. I introduced the MBTI idea to her.. she got quite interested of the MBTI, altho she likes most psychological tests out of curiosity.

Anyway, I know her well, and she told her eating disorder began partly as a reaction to being bullied at school when she was 13.

She's told she stills eats a lot in reaction to sorrow, tho she's cut it down now. I don't know her weight, but she was obese, and now down to heavily overweight - borderline obese.

[Athenian200]

I imagine an ISxJ could do that... I would have guessed IxTJ, though, because they seem to have the hardest time expressing feelings. Although an overly polite ISFJ might do the same thing... I might overeat for one day or so if things were bad, but I can't imagine doing it chronically.

[meanlittlechimp]

I've seen fat people of almost every type. I'm not sure if it's stuffing their feelings or simple gluttony. I would think EPs are generally the biggest gluttons; though I haven't known any fat ESTPs.

I haven't seen any fat INFJs, however. Are there any on this board?

[Recluse]

Are any of the INTPs here fat?

I suspect that at least some INTPs may have a tendency to forget/neglect to eat when they become absorbed in thought or an activity of interest. (Of course, I'm not referring to myself here. Heh heh.)

[runvardh]

I know an ENFP and an ENTJ who are nearing spherical...

[Varelse]

Originally Posted by Recluse

I suspect that at least some INTPs may have a tendency to forget/neglect to eat when they become absorbed in thought or an activity of interest. (Of course, I'm not referring to myself here. Heh heh.)

I've missed a few meals while playing Halo 3, for one.

[celesul]

Originally Posted by Recluse

Are any of the INTPs here fat?

I suspect that at least some INTPs may have a tendency to forget/neglect to eat when they become absorbed in thought or an activity of interest. (Of course, I'm not referring to myself here. Heh heh.)

I was a chubby little kid. I'm average now. I forget to eat whenever I find a good book, but I hate exercise, so I'll never be skinny. That may be a good thing however, because I don't pay attention while walking, and if I were bony walking into walls would hurt more...

[nightning]

I would guess probably SFs... although you would think people with inferior Se might do that as well. I do sometimes indulge in comfort food, I think I'm too jittery to gain weight.