INFJ Depression & the Evil Ni-Ti Loop

The Ni-Ti loop is the unique aspect of INFJ depression. This is perhaps the most fun video about depression you will see today.

Bibliography:
DaveSuperPowers, "Thinking Te vs Ti"

Further viewing:
Tom Davison, "INFJ Depression, it sucks!"
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[lesas]

I’m a INFJ and the only person who I could talk to who really understood me was my Dad, who was also an INFJ. He passed away. He used to distract me by saying busy hands are happy hands and get me going on a project.

[vixikie]

I have felt misunderstood my whole life but looking up the INFJ Ni-To Loop I finally feel understood and it is such a relief. I don't have any friends (not even one) so instead I make myself feel better and to distract myself with listening to music, writing down my feelings in a journal, reading, watching Youtube videos for hours and day dreaming about random stuff.

[marianajem]

"Caught in your own head" that's absolutely how I feel, I obsess and yes in my "fantasy world" and I get myself to a dark place or if I want to NOT handle something I go to my inner world and dissociate.

[alicjaXO]

I've come to the realization that a romantic relationship with a fellow introvert (or perhaps even INFJ) would be best for me. I've only been in relationships with extroverts and I think it would make a world of difference. Simply to have a connection and understanding on a deeper level would be quite soothing to the soul I think. To be able to feel heard and understood, and then proceed to get out of the mind and blow off some steam together. That's my version of #couplegoals anyway :)

[mad_world]

INFJ: thought I'm the only one without friends and distract myself watching funny videos to break the loop ....

[earthgirl]

When depressed, I (in the order)

1. dive into science, theories or philosophy. Despite I'm a science educator as one of my professions I always love digging deeper. Since there's normally anyone physically present for me to have such conversations; I turn to one to one podcasts (love Lex Friedman) and imagine that I'm taking part in a discussion. Yes, talking in my head and talking aloud when nobody is around :D It helps me somehow to see more analogies with my present situation of depression, puzzle up solutions or causes or all of those. But paradoxically it also helps me divert and thus relax/calm down my mind.

2. dance either for getting my endorphins or improvise new choreographs. As a dancer, as my second profession, dancing helps in a similar way as long as it also involves thought processes.

3. write articles after I have my ideas being talked in my head and let the flow of words lead to a new idea, concept or meaning.

4. talk to a friend who, I'm sure, is capable of listening and understanding (probably 80% is enough) the matter.

[shannonlogue]

@ 6:43 Hmm? I think that's what you're doing here with this video. You're expressing yourself here (FE). Not only that, but giving us a good example of how to do it ourselves.

I have lots of friends, but very few physically around that I can talk out my feelings. So, it's funny. Because I don't have many friends that I can go to regularly with my feelings or thoughts while I'm still figuring them out, my mom usually gets the brunt of it. Unfortunately, I think she's an INFP and doesn't know what to do with my thoughts sometimes, I believe this is because my deep "thoughts" come across to her as intense "feelings" when - in reality - I haven't even decided whether the thought is even true yet to me or not. I think I need more INFJ friends who can relate and be that sounding board during these times. Thank you for being my (virtual) friend, Frank. 😘 Your videos really do help people.

[Nikki-fxyy]

After years of suffering I came to a conclusion that the only way out was talking about it. It was hard at first but then I met my husband. I literally talked to him like he was in my head. It was scary and intimidating at first but seeing and feeling how much he understood me was absolutely amazing. Thanks to that I’m now feeling way better with my depression and whenever I get depressed I don’t wait and instantly talk to him about it. Don’t keep it all in my friends ❤

[melanie.l]

I am in a depression at the moment border suicide
No one to talk to Thank you for your video

[stephanvillavicencio]

I never knew what the Ni-Ti loop was until I saw your video. But I think it has happened to me a few times in the past and has sent me down a path where I think too much and forget about the rest of the world. As a result, I end up wasting time and losing out on opportunities. I feel empowered now that you shared this and I learned to identify it. Thank you very much for describing this phenomenon. I will share this with some people.

[swish]

I feel depressed today...thank you for this :-) I'm going to replay it a few times so it sinks in.

[Jessikins]

Tears for fears reference! ❤❤❤ Always a joy to watch you :) even with a serious topic

[snow.angels]

wow, this really explains a lot. im just like that where i hate talking about what im feeling and it makes me really uncomfortable, but when i do talk, it really helps me understand and organize thoughts and feelings. i’m just recently getting into the functions part of MBTI and i’ve always known that i was either an INFJ or INTJ, but knowing about the functions now and how they work has really solidified for me that i am actually an INFJ.

[orianaramirez]

I totally agree with you in this video. As an INFJ I never voice my feelings or tell anyone what's wrong because I know there is nothing they can do to fix it and honestly because I like creating my own opinions on things, a lot of the time I find their advice doesn't fulfill me. Whenever I feel upset or depressed about something I sit or lay in my bed and just contemplate it. I've found that talking to myself and working out scenarios in my head really helps me. And if that doesn't help me, then I tell myself that I am dumb for being upset because I know that things will work themselves out and that I can't control everything. Life happens and I can only do so much to fix the situation, I'm not perfect, I make mistakes and I have an entire future ahead of me that I can shape.

[saveourbeautifulplanet]

OMG I love that song
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Shout, shout let it all out
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Yes when I am in that horrible loop, I watch a comedy show, or FJ videos about all the MBTIs😆, I also cook, clean, listen to music, meditate or go for a walk. I feel relieved to know that I am not alone in this. Thank you FJ for ALL your videos and thank you especially for keeping these older videos which helps me a lot when things start to spiral. I also feel it is unfair to burden others with ones depression and those kind of thoughts.
Once again your videos have been of great help.

[naturevolve]

It's scary how I feel like you must know me X-D never felt able to talk to anyone about these things.. I find that meditation really helps break the loop cycle, even going for a walk, singing, push ups, anything to break the vicious cycle peeps!

[joshuaadams]

I'm a new subscriber and you couldn't have been more right about "the loop". Being an INFJ myself, I know it all too well. Solid words of advice thank you for being you... for us.

[veronsin]

Extraverting your feelings to gain objectivity, but yet to find someone who understands or is adventurous enough to distract 🙌 most practical advice ever on the subject.

[bennhemi]

When he mentioned not having friends to talk to..or not wanting to burden others with our problems..hit hard

[SaravanjaSteele]

And that's why INTJs are the best friends for INFJs.