Types and Paranoia

[usernameredacted]

Is it typical of ISTJs in particular (or one of the groups we fit into) to be paranoid that people think badly of us, or is it just a personal problem I'm slowly getting over - possibly related to the fact that one of my senses (sight) is quite impaired?

 

[runvardh]

I'd say it centers around specific weak points for ISTJs atleast. I know you all "don't have weak points" , but I do find my friend gets quite paranoid when the situation goes out of his control (a problem he has dealt with too much even from my perspective). Actually, on that note I gain similar symptoms of paranoia when I find my options closing off or I'm missing crucial information that puts me at the whim of someone else.

 

[The Ü™]

I'd assume that Ne types are the most paranoid.

 

[runvardh]

I'd assume that Ne types are the most paranoid.

If we develop in environments that make it necessary for survival, hell yeah!

 

[Recluse]

Paranoia is merely a heightened awareness of the possibilities.

 

[Athenian200]

Is it typical of ISTJs in particular (or one of the groups we fit into) to be paranoid that people think badly of us, or is it just a personal problem I'm slowly getting over - possibly related to the fact that one of my senses (sight) is quite impaired?

It might be a combination of both. ISTJ's do seem to have a negative imagination similar to an Ni's when under stress. Having a lack of sight, especially for a Sensor, would be unnerving. That would be rather scary even for N's.

 

[Schizm]

I'd assume that Ne types are the most paranoid.

Hell yes.

 

[Schizm]

Paranoia is merely a heightened awareness of the possibilities.

Apophenia!