Let's roll out the doubting our type bandwagon! ;D

**Etherea** · 11-07-2011 10:21 AM

It has been a little bit since anyone created a thread professing that they are a different type than they originally thought, so let's get this ball rolling!

After some very deep introspection, and some deep conversations and research about the functions, I have realized that I've been fighting the proper order of my functions for at least seven years. Through years of social conditioning and negative reenforcement, I had forced myself to operate as an INFJ, developing and eventually leading with Ni. Being Ni dom felt very safe to me, it gave me the ability to retreat into myself and hide. After being burned multiple times, I didn't want to lead with Fe, it hurt me far too much. Before I knew anything about personality types or cognative functions, it seemed easier to hide.

After very close examination of my behavior in the past, I was able to see the beginning of the switch between Fe and Ni, a sort of dance I participated in for many years. It has taken a lot of soul-searching to get to this stage, lots of reeducation and analysis of my past. I wouldn't have arrived at this conclusion if it weren't for this place and the people here. So, from the bottom of my heart, to each and every one of you, because you all played a part, thank you. I'm finally ready to embrace the fact that I'm an ENFJ and I couldn't have done it without all of you. :)

**ertertwert** · 11-07-2011 10:53 AM

I'm currently in the midst of another identity crisis so I can understand the joy of settling on a type. Congrats.

**Arclight** · 11-07-2011 11:00 AM

The only thing that could be a source of doubt in my type is not me, but rather, the behaviors of others who claim my type.
Somebody doesn't get something about this stuff. Sometimes I wonder if it's me.

**Etherea** · 11-07-2011 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Arclight

The only thing that could be a source of doubt in my type is not me, but rather, the behaviors of others who claim my type.
Somebody doesn't get something about this stuff. Sometimes I wonder if it's me.

Hardly anybody gets this stuff. ;)

**Jawz** · 11-07-2011 11:15 AM

Yay!!! One more recruit for my ever growing ENFJ army ...

Damn we ENFJs are an awesome bunch aren't we :)

We're so awesome and so driven by our Fe that we can become whatever type we choose to be like on any given day .. Fe-Ni rocks.

And Arc .. I'm with you on the confusions caused by the mistypes .... but it's really not done intentionally I'm sure. Confirmation bias ... emotional traumas, PTSD etc, plus anti Fe dom sentiment across this board were largely to blame for many people not learning adequately about ENFJs. As that forum has grown ... so have its members ..

At the end of the day though ... self-discovery still reigns supreme despite all the confusion and chaos. People know themselves ... they just need access to resources and people to relate to and a gentle guiding hand :)

**LookingGlass** · 11-07-2011 01:58 PM

Are types static?

**ertertwert** · 11-07-2011 02:07 PM

I used to think so but now I severely doubt it. I think from time to time the mind readjusts itself to make due with externals. I could be entirely incorrect however.

**Etherea** · 11-07-2011 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by LookingGlass

Are types static?

I can't answer that, but I can clarify what I said. I don't mean that I switched types, exactly, just that I let my functions develop in a way that made me appear INFJ. Switching Ni and Fe is surprisingly easy, particularly when under emotional duress. at this point, my Ni and Fe are nearly equal in development, but Fe is still in the lead.

So, basically what I'm saying is, I mistyped myself, not switched types. Sorry for the confusion. :)

**olorin77** · 11-07-2011 05:35 PM

im not sure of my infjness anymore. i had an open question to the board a few weeks ago on whether i was an infj or enfj. the only thing im completely convinced I am is NF anymore. A lot of ENFJ makes sense...

**Etherea** · 11-07-2011 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by olorin77

im not sure of my infjness anymore. i had an open question to the board a few weeks ago on whether i was an infj or enfj. the only thing im completely convinced I am is NF anymore. A lot of ENFJ makes sense...

Check out this thread: The Gently Honest Mistype Revelation Thread

It's full of lots of good information, helpful links and great advice.

Start learning about the functions and how you use them, try not to figure out which type you are only by trying to relate to the people who post as the type. When you take tests, think over your life and choose the answer you would choose when you are at your best. Stress can alter test scores.