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^Yes, it's like a reset button. I am much more clear headed when thinking about a problem after I've done something physically demanding that gets me out of my head and into my body for a while.
I agree. It's all about bottling in whatever is bothering you and trying to deal with it on your own. It's hard to talk about yourself and what you're going through with other people, especially with the ones you're close to, in fear of smothering them in things they don't understand.
And you're right about the judging part. I am my own judge, jury and executioner
For me though, but in long cases it changes into either a sort of depressant (if you find yourself without it, the side effect sets in) or a sort of bad inspiration that change yourself completely even when the current us (the non-depressed side, of course) is not practically wrong / bad. Think of it as like the post-heartbroken rebellious phase after hearing Kelly Clarkson's Since U Been Gone, for instance. Maybe this is due to my tendency to absorb and listen to the lyrics more.... Does anyone experienced this?
Physical exercises also worked, albeit at times it backfired and I ended up thinking in the middle of an exercise and it's half-done... D:
I guess I have to learn more.
This is also true. That is, if you let yourself be influenced by it. Personally, I have to take the effort to absorb into the lyrics and usually I can manage to keep this sort of buffer zone. But when I'm vulnerable, it really hits me deep.
In case of songwriters who put themselves completely into their music, it is very noticeable and it definitely influences my mood as well. Take, for instance, Jeff Buckley. His melancholic lyrics can bring me to the brink of crying (I don't do it though, it just feels this way as if I'm going to cry). It is as if you're experiencing his bittersweet sorrow. But this can also be therapeutic and enjoyable. Almost experiencing the emotions while not actually being that emotional. If that makes any sense...
I am a little stressed at the moment due to an upcoming job with a new client. I'm a freelancer so this is a regular occurrence. Typically before a new job I will obsessively research the style of the company's work and ridiculously drill, drill, drill to make sure I have all the bases covered. Ack.
Running or doing something physically demanding is the only guaranteed way I have of coping with stress. I need a circuit breaker. I need a way to drain the anxiety. Much as I am inclined to just stop dead if I'm stressed to think and analyze, if I lie around or stand still I just get more stressed out. Running to music I love is completely uplifting.
Does talking to certain people ever help you INFJs? Like your SO or a trusted, good friend? Would you ever let them in to help?
I am getting the impression INFJs prefer to sort things out on their own. Noticing you guys turn to solitary activities to de-stress.
Does talking to certain people ever help you INFJs? Like your SO or a trusted, good friend? Would you ever let them in to help?
I am getting the impression INFJs prefer to sort things out on their own. Noticing you guys turn to solitary activities to de-stress.