[MBTI General] INFJ goes to ESTP under stress?

[karenk]

How does this exhibit itself for others? When I'm going through something negative I feel I lose my introverted intuition, which is very difficult. I'm not sure if I really do but I've been trying to pinpoint it. Any specific traits we would be prone to since it's going to be the INFJ version of ESTP?

 

[Siúil a Rúin]

This is one quote from TypeLogic Home Page that suggests the ESTP transition

[INFJs] often are found in the wake of an emergency, rescuing those who are in acute distress.

and this...

The INFJ under stress may fall prey to various forms of immediate gratification. Awareness of extraverted sensing is probably the source of the "SP wannabe" side of INFJs. Many yearn to live spontaneously; it's not uncommon for INFJ actors to take on an SP (often ESTP) role.

I think it has to do with focusing outwardly under stress and acting without thinking. When your internal circuitry overloads there is nothing left but to respond to the immediate environment.

 

[karenk]

Thanks Toonia. Btw-what is your avatar from, if you don't mind me asking? The woman in the pic resembles Juliette Binoche

 

[Motor Jax]

my g/f is an ESTP

she's the sensible one, whereas i'm the abstract one