INFPs in awkward social situations.

locke · 09-01-2008, 08:11 AM

I'm wondering if other INFPs feel the same way in very awkward and uncomfortable social situations. When I'm in such a situation I tend to get very anxious and feel like what I would describe as a very poor ISTP. I'm very focused on what's immediately in front of me and can only really make very simple, logical decisions about it. My I and P feel exaggerated way more than usual. It's like I'm stuck in a fight or flight mode and very confused about it.

locke · 09-01-2008, 08:13 AM

Ha! I just realized I could compare it to my chest imploding.

Snail · 09-01-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by locke

Ha! I just realized I could compare it to my chest imploding.

You're still teasing me about that? Yes, I get socially anxious, too, but it's only natural when we have more to risk than other types, feeling conflict more intensely when it happens.

locke · 09-01-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Snail

You're still teasing me about that?

Not teasing, it's actually very accurate.

prplchknz · 09-01-2008, 02:36 PM

what happens is I usually freeze.I don't want to leave the person and hurt their feelings, because I'm sure their interesting, but awkward is awkward. I know we're all awkward at times. I also hope that the awkwardness will pass, but at the same time I'm wondering if I shouldn't just to leave. I get so confused about what to do.

runvardh · 09-01-2008, 03:46 PM

This used to happen to me, now I just ignore how many people are around and it helps a lot. I also try to get to know one or two key people if I can so I don't end up having to feel alone either. Can't let those situations paralyse me, I'd miss flights and work if I did.

disregard · 09-01-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by locke

I'm wondering if other INFPs feel the same way in very awkward and uncomfortable social situations. When I'm in such a situation I tend to get very anxious and feel like what I would describe as a very poor ISTP. I'm very focused on what's immediately in front of me and can only really make very simple, logical decisions about it. My I and P feel exaggerated way more than usual. It's like I'm stuck in a fight or flight mode and very confused about it.

Are you familiar with the cognitive functions?

locke · 09-01-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by disregard

Are you familiar with the cognitive functions?

Not really, but I think I've been picking stuff up as I read these forums. Am I close, or really off base?

Brutus01 · 09-01-2008, 07:48 PM

ya i can completely relate with you man

Dwigie · 09-01-2008, 08:57 PM

Same here, but she smaller the group the less anxious I am.Especially if the person is friendly and talkative, it's contagious in a good way that is.

09-01-2008, 08:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
locke Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Type: INFJ Posts: 105	INFPs in awkward social situations. I'm wondering if other INFPs feel the same way in very awkward and uncomfortable social situations. When I'm in such a situation I tend to get very anxious and feel like what I would describe as a very poor ISTP. I'm very focused on what's immediately in front of me and can only really make very simple, logical decisions about it. My I and P feel exaggerated way more than usual. It's like I'm stuck in a fight or flight mode and very confused about it.

09-01-2008, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
prplchknz and free bunnies! Join Date: Jun 2007 Type: INFP Posts: 4,274	what happens is I usually freeze.I don't want to leave the person and hurt their feelings, because I'm sure their interesting, but awkward is awkward. I know we're all awkward at times. I also hope that the awkwardness will pass, but at the same time I'm wondering if I shouldn't just to leave. I get so confused about what to do. __________________ "It was all very well to say `Drink me,' but the wise little Alice was not going to do that in a hurry. `No, I'll look first,' she said, `and see whether it's marked "poison" or not'; ......if you drink much from a bottle marked `poison,' it is almost certain to disagree with you, sooner or later."-Lewis Caroll, Alice in Wonderland My pupils are not students they dilate but they never learn. my pupils are not students they dilate but they never learn. ~ Marilyn Manson.

09-01-2008, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
runvardh Rebel Kitty Join Date: Jun 2007 Type: INFP Location: Alberta Posts: 5,665	This used to happen to me, now I just ignore how many people are around and it helps a lot. I also try to get to know one or two key people if I can so I don't end up having to feel alone either. Can't let those situations paralyse me, I'd miss flights and work if I did. __________________ Dreams are best served manifest and tangible. F does not mean socialy adept, just emotionaly unstable. INFP, 4w5 sx/sp, IEI

09-01-2008, 07:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brutus01 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Type: INFP Location: My Mind Posts: 23	ya i can completely relate with you man __________________ "It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for something you are not." ~Andre Gide

09-01-2008, 08:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dwigie Lisse Join Date: Aug 2008 Type: INFP Location: nulle part Posts: 652	Same here, but she smaller the group the less anxious I am.Especially if the person is friendly and talkative, it's contagious in a good way that is. __________________ "

09-01-2008, 08:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
locke Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Type: INFJ Posts: 105	Ha! I just realized I could compare it to my chest imploding.

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