[JJMTBC]

I am referring to Disorders of Mental Illness as outlined in the DSM-IV-TR.

I'm sure there are many theories and perhaps some existing publications, but what do people on this site think?
I'm really good with the Mental Illness topic, but not some much with the MBTI topic, that's where I need help.

But, with my little knowledge, I think that Axis II Personality Disorders are more likely to be linked with NTs and NFs.

As for Axis I Disorders, maybe concerning Schizophrenia, there is a link between the sensing and thinking functions.



I don't know, just some thoughts!

[blue mu]

i know that INTPs are frequent among people dubbed "schizoid." reading a description of the schizoid personality is like reading my own biography, making me quizzical upon whether or not it could possibly be a personality disorder, or merely a bunch of extroverted feelers trying explain our differences as disability.

also, "schizotypal" disorders are frequent among INTJs, the difference between the two diseases being a lack of interest in social environment (schizoid), versus a dislike of it (schizotypal).

what really confuses me about these "diseases," is the fact that it specifically is noted that these people have feelings and are only uncomfortable in expression of them. so they're mentally ill because they are emotionally shy!!
it even takes it a step further, stating that in both diseases, these people may be outwardly extroverted and feeling, but it is merely a mask they take on to be around people (although they don't see socializing as important) to better fit into society. so they simply are introverted!

another correlation i have seen is between ESFP and obsessive compulsion. the mix between their external sensing and their feeling makes them prone to wanting the world around them aesthetically organized.

i know little about the correlation between other illnesses and MBTI, but JJMTBC, please keep me informed if you find any other information. :)
love, bluemu

[elvis2010]

Let me start with my type, ESTPs are adrenaline junkies and are going to frequently going to get in trouble for addictive behavior: gambling, drugs, sex, food.

One of the problems with mental illness is that people go to extremes with it. People get physical ailments all the time and get better. I think mental ailments and improvements occur even more often than physical ones, so the term mentally ill has extremely negative and IMO undeserved connotations. It is a shame to see how much money in health care is thrown at the body and not the brain. That said, here is what I have observed.

Every INTP that I have met has ADD or ADHD, the symptoms just vary.

Every INFJ that I have met has OCD, the symptoms just vary. The irony was that I expected OCD to be found almost exclusively with SJs.

ENFP goes with histrionic, ENTJ with narcissism, ENFJ with dependence, INTJ with schizoid, ENTP with masochistic or self-defeating, ESFJ with borderline, ESFP (who are actually quite social) goes with antisocial personality.

I have noticed that bipolar are usually S (never met a N bipolar), and people with ADD/ADHD are usually but not always N. I suspect schizophrenics are mostly S as well, but I haven't typed anyone with schizophrenia.

I'd be really interested in seeing what others have observed on this topic as well.

[vellocent]

I'm bipolar, possibly ADHD and have anxiety. I haven't taken the "official" type test, but I suspect I'm an INFP. From my experience with groups, hospitals and online forums there isn't one personality type who gets bipolar or a specific mental illness, but I haven't delved deep into it. My type is determines how I react to this illness. I'm interested to see if it goes farther than that.

[sarek]

I am pretty sure the incidence of ADHD among INFP and ENFP is rather high. I am not sure if it can be reduced further than that to any one single component of the personality description. I definitely see a lot of N and P(N OR P, N AND P?) people with similar issues.

[djf863000]

A number of years ago I was diagnosed with Dependent Personality disorder. Through time I got better. I am not sure if those are common in ISFP.

[Tootsie]

Most often my results fall into the INTP catagory but occassionally I will get the result of the INTJ. Both seem fitting.

I am diagnoised with bipolar and generalized anxiety disorder. The doctor has mentioned that he believes that I may also from PTSD.

[Introvertigo]

I'm an ISFJ with depression/anxiety and I think that is a fairly common diagnosis for ISFJs. My daughter is an ENFP and she's been diagnosed with ADHD, inattentive type.

[sea cucumber]

Every INFJ that I have met has OCD, the symptoms just vary. The irony was that I expected OCD to be found almost exclusively with SJs.
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see if you meet me then Ill confuse you by not being OCD at all. I suffer very badly from axietey and neurotisim, I had de[ression but thank fully nothing to serose

[unico]

I'm an INFJ with bipolar, PTSD, and severe anxiety (different specific diagnoses from different doctors).