The Dark Side of the INTP [Shadow Functions Analysis]

In this video I briefly discuss how each of the INTP's shadow functions can manifest.

[seanivanhernandez]

I can relate, as a child I never tell my parents whenever I want something (usually toys) because I'll feel guilty if they spend for my wants even though it was hard for them to earn money.

[giomar]

Shadow Ni and spending money is a real pain. In my case it’s so hard that when I’m left to my own devices or leave alone, I won’t even buy myself varied food or get a coffee/icecream/treat every now and then. It’s always like “I’m already eating what I need to function and stay relatively healthy, everything else is… unnecessary?”

Similarly, the first time I bought myself (as a child, with allowance money) a Lego that I wanted I smuggled it into the house; for some reason I felt guilty. It’s been like that ever since. My sister (an ENFP) can’t wait to show you the new cool thing she indulged herself with. Meanwhile, I’m always embarrassed when people spot a new piece of clothing, accessory, gadget…

[nr]

oooh! Contrast between a healthy and unhealthy INTP would be a helpful video!

[languagelover]

"What do you want (to be, to do, to eat, etc)?" (Ni) and "How do you feel?" (Fi) are the hardest things for us INTPs to figure out...

This was the best explanation of demon Fi I've heard so far. I totally relate. I have a lot of endurance/resilience from child-Si, but if you push me past my limit or invade my boundaries too much, then I blurt out how I really feel (or just throw my hands up and walk away). :)

When I thought I was INFJ in the past (from old 4-letter MBTI tests), this seemed a lot like the "INFJ door slam".

[grumpyschnauzer]

Typical INTP ending... making excuses to leave and end the video 😆 It’s an observation I make that INTPs usually have a reason for “leaving”. But I love your style of videos and the way you articulate in sharing information. It’s to the point and relatable... even for a non-INTP like myself. 😊

[AA-lqpu]

This is therapeutic for me. I needed to hear some of these things. I never asked my parents for things because I saw how my mother was struggling and did not want to put stress on her. However my siblings seemed to nag for things. I can definitely relate to depriving yourself of things and being a minimalist. I have a big problem with asking people for help. Dont know if it is an INTP thing. My desire to learn is crazy, just learnt electronic music production, created a piece of commercial music, then I will be into 6 other courses that I bought. Studying is my favourite activity in the world. I was a terrible learner driver, was hard. Cold and distant I can relate to aswell. When I finally had enough of my ex cheating for the how manyeth time, I didn't even confront him, I just became cold and distant, I was done.

[etka_]

5:05 I definitely feel the same about asking people for things or just help in general if I think I can do it myself

[ghoot]

Great explanation. ENTJ here, always felt a little confusing how the shadow functions work, and also was somewhat curious on how INTPs use them since we have opposite functions. Really enjoyed your way to explain, its clear and objective. Thanks (:

[sammy]

i don't think my lack of motivation comes from an inferior function, it stems from using ti hero to set up logic based mental maps in search of truth. because truth is more important than anything else to me, things that motivate other people (like money, career, relationships, or affirmation) all fall to the wayside such that i appear to lack motivation. they were motivating when i was younger because my understanding of those concepts and of myself wasn't as complete as it is now, but now that i've squeezed as much truth as i can from those fields they no longer interest me. it can be nice to have someone you respect affirm your ideas by agreeing as further confirmation, but once you've established a habit of consistently thinking logically there comes a point where you truly understand something and just know it to be the truth. like how 1+1=2 is undeniable, you don't need someone else's opinion to know that it is true. it's an incredible satisfying feeling to unravel a previously unfamiliar complicated concept and reframe it in your mind such that everything fits together perfectly, not only with the elements of that particular concept but also within the larger framework of how you perceive reality in general. the more rational your perception is, the more rational it becomes. intps are just lucky to start further ahead in the way they perceive. it sounds arrogant, but life for me has become a rolling snowball of ever increasing understanding and i'm loving it, despite my family thinking i'm a weird "unmotivated" recluse for just sitting around researching things all day long.

[nfgatorgal]

Man, you just described me perfectly. I identify with literally every single thing you said.

[sonnyboylng]

not only is it easy to project onto others but it comes out naturally for me and it causes me so much problems even with the people I love

[mbuszka]

About *Critical Parent*, it let me understood, why I always try to *looks-like-serve* people. Like in job, when something needs to be done, or I am not even adressed... Yet, I feel like fastest way to end topic in most efficient way is do it myself. 🤔
Or doing something, I ask others what needs in place I am going too, just in case... It looks like need for approval... But in same time, it is me trying to get most information and control over any aspect I am involved in. 🤔
Like it can take more time, but satisfaction over accomplishment seems bigger. 🤔

[iamshaman]

Didnt realize the extent of the shadow in this capacity, I just thought the 4th function, Fe, caused these behaviours

[pizza]

I don't rember if i experienced Te that much(maybe i do but i don't remember well) but all the ither functions hit home

[spiralsun]

Excellent video! Very helpful (me INTP) seriously have problems asking for anything... TOTALLY can relate. Whereas both my brothers were extremely aggressive in that respect... 😂 in my view...

Best description ever and yes, that’s me.... Love the monitor setup. Perfect. Just subscribed ❤️

[annvyce]

When in Fi demon mode, and I say things usually better left unsaid, I still mean them and never "take back what I said because I was angry." I might regret saying it, but won't rescind it. This has been a huge problem area when others use that excuse/logic for things said when angry. Why is it so hard for an INTP to "play the game" and apologize after a demonic episode?

[mt.erebus]

Keep up the great work! Stumbled on your video, you probably have the best understanding of INTP'S relative to alternative channels here. My partner is an ISFP, your videos have helped a lot. Thank you
- a fellow INTP

[janreed]

I was beginning to doubt that I really was an INTP until I saw this and really identified with what you described.

[Sa.Ka]

Your bit about it nothing is better than something half azzed hit super close to home

[mrcrabowski]

Saving endlessly for basically nothing is my specialty. I always thought I have it from playing games where hoarding stuff is quite common... well... I think it's the other way around.