Do INTPs have disorders?

#intppersonality #mentalhealth #ADHD
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In this episode, Christian Rivera talks about how INTPs have expressed confusion over whether or not they have a mood disorder or potentially ADHD. Why do INTPs think they have a disorder? What can we do about it? When I started this podcast and KZbin channel, it was intending to explore what the difference is between my personality and my mental health. This video is meant to address some of those concerns of INTPs to talk a bit about the INTP experience and my own experience as someone who has inattentive ADHD, C-PTSD, and pseudo-cyclothymia, a form of bipolar disorder.
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Christian Rivera creates videos and courses that support self-coaching and investigation of mental health, relationships, personality, shadow, and other depth content. These videos are for entertainment, self-diagnosis, self-assessment, self-experimentation, and expressions of Christian's own personal process and development. He is not a mental health professional so any actions taken from the content of these videos is the responsibility of the viewer. Any advice given is from the lens of personal experience and self-acquired knowledge.
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[@thcdade1306]

You know you're an intp because you're currently trying to answer why you are the way you are

[@TheINTPProblem]

Always!

[@ajfarah313]

All the time. All the time.

[@mmmmmmm3246]

Why am I the way I am. Why are my parents they way they are. How did my parents influence me? How much influence did I put on myself? It's a never ending journey.

[@denied5492]

Always

[@redrosebeats5812]

Lmaoo all the time

[@KT-lt4fy]

"Anyone else go straight to the comments and not pay attention to the video?" Are the comments that you find in both INTP and ADHD videos lol

[@TheINTPProblem]

Many INTPs do that. Watch the video 😂

[@jamesbaxter5147]

Me

[@brynpookc1127]

Too many words, not enough content.

[@yiannak3107]

yeah

[@rubyblu21]

I've just recently diagnosed myself with ADHD lol...send halp! I can't get out of my head >.

[@alextaylor4725]

Intps are watching this with 1.5x to 2.0x speed

[@TheINTPProblem]

Some of them, I'm sure.

[@yadayada4690]

😂 What ?! How'd you know ?

[@civilixxxx8914]

I'd do that if I were native English speaker, but I probably won't understand it like do PS It's doable at 1.25x though

[@NicoleQuimper]

i use 2.6x

[@kitida6554]

Hmmm... I'm just reading the comments...

[@KI-mk6dn]

I’m sometimes sure that I’m going crazy I spend so much time in my head that I don’t know what is real and what is not

[@TheINTPProblem]

It's good to get some balance of going outside or reaching out and experiencing other people whenever possible.

[@Ali-we1tk]

Omg this is so relatable bruh

[@frogman7992]

Same

[@ambrosinaquantum8178]

Same sometimes I got irritated when they disturbed me. I guess I'm enjoying alot in my head.

[@DrStfuFool]

That does sound crazy 🤔

[@chazstone6744]

Wife (ISFJ): The real question is why do you all think everyone else has a disorder? Me (INTP): We don't think everyone else has a disorder... That we know.

[@jimiweezer]

Me(INTP): You have a different way of judging and perceiving than me. Neither of us are better than the other. Wife(ISFP): I’m not perfect, but I’m not as bad as you. - Fi value system wants to come off as humble but at the same time, coupled with her tertiary Ni, makes her feel that everyone should live up to her personal standard of right and wrong.

[@TheINTPProblem]

it's such a challenge to hold space for the different ways that people think but it's important to know that what anyone thinks and how they act tends to make sense to them. So at the least, respect for it is important. It doesn't mean it won't be frustrating. My ex-wife is an ISFJ and it was very similar when it came to the Disney princess bit. Ultimately, it didn't work because I didn't know type at the time and didn't understand her. I don't think it would've worked either way but knowing some type would've helped.

[@jimbeam4736]

@Jon Iwanyszyn If she bores you, you could marry me. My obsessions are: genetically engineered viruses, quantum gravity, Romulan technology and the difference between the G and A spot in females.

[@jimbeam4736]

@Jon Iwanyszyn That was one of my goals for 2020...

[@hawk6143]

Perspectives really

[@JENTHINKSO]

This may sound arrogant, but fellow INTPs may understand: it appears to me that most of us INTPs tend to inform ourselves quite well and are willing to be as brutally objective about ourselves as possible so we can ultimately understand not only the disorders, but also ourselves better than most mental health professionals are willing or able to. This can potentially allow us to diagnose ourselves better than a professional can. We're also often better at diagnosing others than most professionals are. I've personally found this to be true. Pisses the pros right off, but that's because actually helping their clients comes second to the need of helping their own egos.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Makes perfect sense. What we have to be careful about is the assumption of someone else's experience. I think we are quite good at knowing what's going on for us but even so, emotional expression is still a challenge. Explaining is one thing, expressing is another. So, I don't think we should discount the pros but at the same time, modern psychology is very young and there's room for new ideas and perspectives.

[@thewasabicowboy3934]

COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF

[@JENTHINKSO]

@@ak420haze The argument can be made that the alternative health and diet industry is also profit-driven and lacks solid science. It's one thing to hold an open mind, another to buy in hard and fast.

[@tdk97]

This has definitely been the case for me on multiple occasions and it's disappointing because I don't want to be difficult but I also don't want to be misdiagnosed either.

[@carodame9419]

Now thats just delusional and arrogant thinking you could outperform a pro

[@ririban6212]

INTP: Me: Think that I have a disorder and research extensively Other people: I think you have a disorder ME: I have 108 reasons why I do not, and you better shut it before I go all ENTP mode.

[@TheINTPProblem]

haha pretty much.

[@cloudsaro4509]

YESSS EXACTLY everyone on tik tok too is yelling at ppl “don’t self diagnose” but you can be self aware. i’ve done EXTENSIVE research on ADHD and depression and anxiety, i didn’t just see a tik tok video about anxiety that i related to and just say i have it.

[@jimiweezer]

I’ve never felt I had a disorder but I do often say I’m not good at being human. I don’t say it in a bad way. I just mean I’m not good at consistently being engaged with the outside world.

[@arturoone77]

It is said in the mbti community that "INTJ's are the coldest humans, and INTP's are the warmest machines". As an INTP, it resonates with me, IDK if you ll feel the same

[@TheINTPProblem]

Yeah, that's pretty standard. Totally okay. You're human simply by being human, so don't discount that because you don't meet the cultural expectation :)

[@diogomoreira4002]

@@TheINTPProblem I didn't kinda want to believe I was an INTP not because it is bad but because I really evaluate myself so much that I kinda don't know who I am anymore after thinking every single aspect about myself. And I always thought I had all the personality disorders which you said in the vid

[@rajaramkalal5470]

Same😭😭😭

[@samy101p2]

Sometimes I feel like I'm not in this world and eventually I feel bad for it, but I pull myself together. its a cicle XD

[@ahmedalmubuslat7871]

Best pieces of advice I can give to my fellow intp's are go on walks daily, meditate, eat healthier, fix your sleep schedule and keep it fixed, avoid social media like the plague and make a conscious effort to hang out with the people that matter to you. I'm sure some of you are skeptical of some of these tips but you can use your intp "skills" to research how these things can make you happier.

[@TheINTPProblem]

1000%!

[@vidulab3977]

Currently trying to fix my sleep schedule since I can't go on walks because of my unsafe neighborhood lol

[@JFED-xw2tx]

What about emotions? And other's emotions? It's confusing

[@wtfronsson]

These are great tips! I needed them 15 years ago. Well, I wouldn't have believed it. I sure do now.

[@valr5078]

Yeah... That's not gonna happen

[@keniffkeniff]

Somedays i feel really confident with people other days i feel really shy and awkward. Anybody has some Tipps? I'm INTP ofcourse:)

[@tesswinker2482]

Just know that everyone else is just as lost and confused as you are. I tend to perfect a few stories and quips and carefully lead the conversation to select topics. If it's something you are passionate about hopefully it's easier to chat. (I think the social perception kicks in a similar way to going from watching a movie to feeling conscious of how you look absorbed into said film. Suddenly the invisible self judgement makes you aware of every twitch.

[@promisejrhodes]

I feel exactly like this. All the time.

[@rcasawi8751]

I feel you. But mostly, shy.

[@keniffkeniff]

@@tesswinker2482 yes exactly. I was getting really self conscious. But I have found a solution: as soon as I feel self conscious I try to focus really hard on my surroundings or I listen very carefully to what people are saying. Basically I'm trying to be in the present moment as much as possible. When I'm out of my own head those feelings of awkwardness disappear. Also I realized that I'm not the voice in my head. whenever I hear it say "you are so awkward" or something else of self-judging nature, I tell it to shut the fuck up and I feel better afterwards

[@tesswinker2482]

@@keniffkeniff That's really good advice! Thanks! I think we all feel awkward at heart, only some people are better at ignoring it.

[@Ignasimp]

I started researching about mental illnesses because I wanted to find out what was wrong with me. And never find it. Now I know I felt different because I'm an INTP. The good thing about this is that now I love psichology and I've learned a lot about it.

[@TheINTPProblem]

It's been the same process for me which has allowed for the opportunity to forgive myself and others much more for how life has turned out. It all led to creating DOPEamine and I'm very happy about that.

[@Ignasimp]

@@TheINTPProblem that's great. I'm a teacher, and I'm thinking of studying psycopedagogy because I think I could really be a very good psycopedagoge, and it's provably one of the few things I look forward to now in my life.

[@TheINTPProblem]

💜💜💜

[@jonhard1049]

Same herr with psychology nearly. I'm interested in it but i haven't really started to learn about it because i dont got money enough for those books. Also i think that the internet doesn't give me enough knowledge about special stuff.

[@wildchicken679]

I thought I was actually autistic for a second lmao

[@JohnSmith-ox3gy]

It's hard for an INTP to say stop overanalyzing, when we are those exact people who tend to do exactly that.

[@TheINTPProblem]

It's not about stopping, it's about moving on :D

[@teodanilovic4676]

I'm a female INTP who has been diagnosed with ADD (inattentive ADHD), and this video really helped me not feel so alienated, as I could relate to a lot of what you were saying.

[@TheINTPProblem]

We're here for you

[@AK-jt7kh]

I'm starting to think that "ADD" might actually be objective, scientific proof of the existence of the INTP personality, because I'm starting to believe they are almost mutually exclusive. Lol. Join the club. (Wait?! Club? Like the sandwich?....No, like the social thing....Aww. I was hungry.)....Yeah, no ADD here. Move along!

[@mrpk646]

@@AK-jt7kh Every single symptom has affected my life and I'm 100% sure I have it, I've known about it for a couple years and read a crap ton on it.... However I'm starting to think it's simply a personality type (INTP) and that they medicate us to conform to general society. Similarly with ASD, I think most INTP's think they're aliens, or autistic or they have adhd and anxiety. This is my experience anyways.

[@ravineseder3133]

Ever since I started taking Wellbutrin (not the generic version. Buy from Canada) my thinking has been ordered, I can concentrate, focus, make decisions, and am much happier and in tune with the world.

[@DonFrom013]

@@ravineseder3133 Same here.31 years here, got the ADD diagnose a year ago. Still not sure if it's really true. Tried Ritaline back in the days, was crap. Tried Dexamfetamine, worked wonders but got pure mental exhaustion during early evenings. Now after consulting with a ADD professional im on Bupropion (Wellbutrin) for a while and i finally have the ability to focus and have order while feeling more 'whole'

[@peterspilltheteaparker4109]

It’s funny I was diagnosed with ADHD, but my therapist recently told me he thought I have Aspergers. So of course I researched it until I’m practically an expert 😂 but when I realized I was an INTP I was like wow INTP’s have a lot of traits that are similar to ADHD or Aspergers. So now I’m like are we just more likely to get a disorder or is this just how we are? Like you said this is my personality. People have been trying to “fix” me for so long. So maybe it’s getting more acceptance.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I think there can be assumptive overlap in symptoms between INTP and aspergers. I definitely thought I was at one point. I don't know much about aspergers but those I've experienced are not just Ti though I've definitely met families who assumed their kid was aspergers when he's just Ti because the rest of the family doesn't understand it. So I would still favor clinical work to confirm anything but I wouldn't say it's all the same. Much like Ne and ADHD the difference is the built-in feeling and mental struggle as opposed to just a social struggle.

[@maewright1442]

My family thinks I have Aspergers. I’m currently working with my therapist on accepting my introverted traits (among other things haha).

[@tesswinker2482]

Asperger's is tricky because it's a spectrum. I was diagnosed in second grade. Many traits do overlap with INTP, especially since Asperger's Syndrome is often characterized through observation. Systemic thinking, obsessive interests, parallel play, accidentally breaking social rules (eye contact and asking inappropriate questions to name a few), and issues with physical space occur in both. The developmentally delayed part comes from the social side of things, not intelligence. Aspies and INTPs have been accused of lacking empathy, from what I have heard. I'm no expert, but feel free to expand on this topic.

[@milaspasic7734]

I thought I had Aspereger for some time also. I've never been to therapist, but I would like to check if it's really Aspergers od just my personality type... I'm glad I run into this comment, I thought I am the only one who experienced this.

[@RosinaRosinaRosina]

I'm an INTP and was diagnosed with ADHD a few days ago! I'm trying to differentiate what's actually the ADHD and what's just in my personality. I thought there'd be some sort of correlation with INTPs and ADHD however apparently it's more confused with being ENFP. :/

[@ShamblesMD]

My family is convinced that I have Split-Personality Disorder because I'm a whole different person when I get motivated to do something.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Truth is, we're all very dynamic people. Most of just aren't aware of it and we label what we don't understand as an illness.

[@daniellaguna7900]

Your family just really has no clue what split-personality disorder is

[@akazicool87]

Its probably your entj shadow.

[@Bravo-Tango-7274]

The reason why we think have ADHD, or ADD, is because when someone say something in a sentence, we think about it so much, that we zone out an forget that we are in a conversation.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Yeah, we're constantly scrutinizing and in our minds while someone else is talking. I find it helps to give them verbal feedback that you're listening and it helps you stay out of your head and present with the other person.

[@demayapillay3803]

I’m a 20 year old INTP and this research has changed my life and helped me to stop doubting myself. Thank you for making these things, you are helping young people learn that there is nothing wrong with them and yeah.

[@TheINTPProblem]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@blueninja012]

me: doesn't think I have a disorder also me: watches this video because I saw INTP in the title

[@TheINTPProblem]

Welcome :D

[@mlittlitt]

I’m so glad as an INTP I live in the age of the internet. I can take online courses to continually grow intellectually - I love Coursera: the greatest gift to mankind

[@TheINTPProblem]

I have definitely expanded my learning ability once KZbin came around. I started college in 2003, if the internet was like it is today I would've went on a very different path.

[@eshaanghoshfushtukli]

that is if you actually finish doing an entire course haha. I always start a new one and forget about the others, never really completing anything objectively, all random fuzzy knowledge

[@3rd3ye0p3n]

Never been to coursera I’ll check that out

[@karlaarvayo2132]

Female INTP. Separating clinical vs personal traits is kinda hard, but I agree only experience and knowledge can help us find what we need.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Yes, we cheapen ourselves and the process by assuming the search for answers is simpler than it is.

[@steviewonder417]

If I’m not engaged in a project or a deep dive into a particularly interesting topic I quickly become depressed or something like it and often end up lashing out over the tiniest little things my mother nagging me which she just does by default because she loves me. I thought I was a just a cold bastard but I see now I have to feed my intellectual curiosity or else.

[@willbest8126]

I go wayward without something to think about. If theres no one to share my topic with (that understands) i end up drinking myself stupid. I also have a tendancy to try and fix social issues with explosive results. Yeah..i think we are better off in our labs/dungeons lol

[@TheINTPProblem]

I had major challenges in 2016 during the US election in which I was fighting with everyone on the internet. I was mostly going through so many challenges at home that I needed to vent to everyone and that venting was an attempt at connection. Not many people hold space for us, that's why therapy is so valuable if you don't have access to a loyal good-listener friend.

[@eratogrl4914]

I feel the same. If I don't busy myself I become so depressed, I feel so bad that I am not productive and feel like failure.

[@willbest8126]

This video makes me feel okay. Thank you. I have just been through the therapy thing and ruled out bipolar and adhd. Left me a little empty, i still feel like im 'broken'. Its good to know im not the only one in the clouds.

[@TheINTPProblem]

My absolute pleasure. That's why i do this work. Knowing your personality type, and knowing what else you may or may not be dealing with is an amazing start on a new path of self-acceptance and thus teaching others how to accept you as well.

[@logoski589]

Everything got pretty easy for me when I concluded that I'm a bit of a psychopath.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Video on that in the works ;)

[@lazar2949]

I'm 19 and i recently had a situation when few people have told me that I'm a emotionless robot and that I'm probably mentaly ill, they told me that they don't like having me around them. I tried to explain them that i didn't think that way and that i care, and i do, they just don't notice it. Basically I'm now isolated for days and i don't want to have contact with anyone... I'm afraid that i might lose some other people i do care about but I'm also afraid that they think all those things about me too, that I'm emotionless, burden etc. I know that it's not directly related to a video, but it's pretty close. I always know what to do, but now i don't. I don't even know what exactly i did wrong. Family, friends, they all dislike me and i don't care much honestly, but on other hand, i hate it because nothing they say is true. I just don't know man, maybe it's time to move somewhere and just start a new life, fuck them all.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I do think one of the first things is to admit that you do care. I know it doesn't show like other people but as a fellow INTP, we do very care about our perception and reputation. It's just more efficient to pretend to not care and hide away from everyone. I totally understand that feeling. It's easier to "not care" but just like you want them to see, you are human. That means treating yourself like one as well. That means standing up for yourself when people don't respect you for you are. Finding new people in your life who respect you for you are. Sometimes, yes, that does mean taking a risk and trying something new. That created the opportunity to experience new things, test your ability to live and thrive, then find people who genuinely appreciate who you are. It's not fair for anyone to treat you the way they do and we, I, don't stand for it. You, my friend, deserve love and respect for you are and it's very much okay for you to want it. We can't force anyone to care about us but what we can control is who we do or don't allow into our lives. Best of luck, my friend. Please keep me posted on what you do next!

[@lazar2949]

@@TheINTPProblem Thank you. I'm honest when i say that i don't care, if someone doesn't like me or don't want me around them, okay go away. What bothers me is how most people perceive me, when i love people, i do really love them and when they say that i don't it hit me really hard because i know how much i invested my self in them, yet they don't notice it and then threat me like a garbage. It's not the first time, i easily move on and forget about them. The problem is that it keeps happening. "You are full of hate, you have no emotions, you are greedy, you only love your self" and so on. It always start so good and end up so bad and the more it's happening, the more i want just to close my self entirely because i don't need any of these shit. I would rather harm my self by loneliness than let others harm me, it breaks me. And to make it even worse, i move on from these people not because of my self, but because of them, because i subconsciously blame my self for who i am so i want to "protect" them from my self. Consciously i know it's not my mistake, but deep down, I'm really blaming my self and i can't change that. I thought that i don't understand people really well, but more i think about it, i know them extremely good, it's just that people don't naturally like me. Friendships are hard for me, imagine what would relationship look like. That's why i don't want to try anything anymore, i know the end result already.

[@MohawkPigeon]

@@lazar2949 Mate just fix your Fe.

[@TheINTPProblem]

@@lazar2949 I appreciate you for being vulnerable and sharing your experience with me. I honestly know how all of that feels. It's very frustrating to reach out and be denied. You do have people you care about and love. That's important to acknowledge and be honest with yourself about. When we use our logic and reasoning, we're often trying to share what's important to us and it comes off as cold. It takes some time to develop the skills to connect our language so someone can hear us. Qualifying language is important, expression our intentions, and being honest about what we're feeling WHEN we're feeling it. I know that's difficult and vulnerable but with practice it will become more natural. People need to SEE how sensitive you actually are, otherwise they'll never trust you just saying you are. It takes action, it takes patience, it take more than information and takes being honest about what you feel, not just what you think. That also means sometimes vibing with and caring about what people think when they don't just directly affect you. There's a big world of people out there and any one of them could become important to you at any time if you allow yourself to be open to it. Again, all of this takes a ton of time and patience. Connection is not easy because we just want to be ourselves and we want others to come to us but unfortunately, that's not just how that works. The best way you can connect and be in control is being honest 100% about how you feel when you feel it. You're important, you're valuable. I don't know you but I love and care about you. You're important to humanity and we all appreciate you for being here and sharing your story. Now go out there and spread the love. You got this.

[@elizabethd7370]

Mdma helped me a lot. I had a similar problem where I felt like everyone thought I was emotionless and I thought I was a burden on society. It’s probably because you don’t give off positive energy: compliment ppl, smile at ppl, feel their presence etc. which is a skill that can be learned

[@nimadechandraniansari94]

When I was young, I was such a mess. I felt so different and get depressed easily. But when I get older and stop trying too much in 'trying to fit in with others', I just start accepting the fact that I'm just different and finally found peace in me. It is a tough journey indeed.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I always say that we working on fitting "with" as opposed to fitting "in" and we can finally rest our shoulders.

[@thesaltiestspoon]

A while back, I had some older relatives and a dog who died and I was telling my friends about it in I guess a really flippant way? Anyway, one of my friends just stared me dead in the eye and said, "Well it's not like you care, right?" And it occurred to me that I don't feel emotions in the same way a lot of others feel. I don't really mourn people or grieve and it comes across as me not caring about those people. So I thought there was something fundamentally wrong with me. Like, do i not have empathy? Am I some kind of sociopath? What's wrong with me? But since getting into the personality types, I find more people that sometimes feel the same, and after some research I found that there are a lot of people in the world that don't grieve in a traditional sense. Maybe I come across like I don't care, especially when my friends talk to me about their problems, and it's not that I don't care, it's that I don't know what I'm supposed to say or do.

[@ariel-sc4en]

I've thought the same thing. I used to practice fake crying until I could just make myself cry whenever I needed to in order to "seem normal" because having the conversations about why I'm not emotional about XYZ is just exhausting.

[@milaspasic7734]

Sameeee.. I actually did a test (I know it's not 100% accurate) on psychopathy and it turned out my score was higher than 93% od people! I don't think I am a psychopath, I just lack empathy, I can feel emotions, just sometimes I can't relate to others.. I'm glad I run into this comment section, it feels good knowing you're not alone 🙂

[@ryanchurchill5081]

When my grandparents died I kinda just felt they were alive a long time and enjoyed their life how they saw fit. I feel like I would grieve more if someone younger died as they didn't have the same chance to live life

[@howaboutataste]

Fi eighth slot. Learn about Jungian function-attitudes and this will be alot less mysterious (re:Beebe). I can really only connect with and understand the sorting-out and processing of my own feelings through dreams. "I'm pulling for ya; we're all in this together."

[@TheINTPProblem]

I lost my brother a few months ago and expressed some of that on this channel. My mom is also likely an I*TP along with my brother's daugher. Luckily, we each had each other to remind each other that we're not going to mourn like other people expect us to. I'm not facing that emotion every second of every day. It hits me hard at moments as I've generally worked on being more emotionally in touch but I can keep going and I can be at peace with the idea despite many others having to deal with it in a more traditional way.

[@nomrial9391]

I agree getting a therapist is not "you giving up". It's actually saying "you want to win". Having a therapist as an intp is such a dub. Our tendency for honesty and the absolute truth makes progression in therapy go by at lightning speeds. It's inevitable that you'll get to the bottom of your problem sooner than most.

[@katelynhawkins7107]

I'm a female INTP and I find that I kinda "mask" or pull the "INTP chameleon" extremely often. Like to an extent I can over preform this societally acceptable personality for a young woman, out of curiosity and boredom mostly.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I feel that but in a different way. I know so many INTP women who get so much more pressure than INTP men. I'm still wanting to get female voice on this channel, so please keep sharing your experience and stay tuned!

[@laralepo1071]

I actually, as an intp, try to avoid self diagnosing as much as I can. I have been researching about adhd and I relate so much with the innatentive type but my mind is always telling me "you are exaggerating" or "you shouldnt use adhd as an excuse for what you are lacking" (which makes sense because I procrastinate A LOT and i dont want to accept it). The only thing I am sure I suffer from is impostors syndrome which basically is a form of anxiety characterized by a constant feeling of ignorance and fakeness, being a "fraud" or not worthy/knowledgeable enough about certain topics which leads to an avoidance of speaking up and the fear of being "exposed" as a fake. All of this results in me either researching intensely about the topic or just giving up depending on how much I actually enjoy it. Thank you so much for this video I found it very interesting and I really appreciate it because it was something i specifically looked up and needed to watch :D (btw english is not my first language so i might have made some mistakes)

[@TheINTPProblem]

You did great with the English! Thank you for sharing your story. It's difficult to know for sure, especially as we INTPs can sometimes struggle with comparative symptoms but much of what we experience can also be simply linked to a respect for our own thinking process. See some of my productivity videos on the channel and I also have a video called "Reasons vs. Excuses: ADHD" which you may find helpful :)

[@laralepo1071]

@@TheINTPProblem thank you very much I'll check it out :D

[@kittmarie8285]

Your English is excellent. I hope you're doing well. I can relate to much of what you said.

[@ramazanbedel3719]

I am INTP. I have anxiety and ocd :')

[@ramazanbedel3719]

and Channel NAME SUCKS

[@TheINTPProblem]

You should see my INTP Trolling video :)

[@ramazanbedel3719]

@@TheINTPProblem Aw okay 😂

[@emilyavery6698]

Same here. I have ocd as well. I deal with doubt about EVEYRHING!! It’s hard for me to even take the personality test because I can’t decipher what’s “right” or “wrong” for me lol

[@Marina-og7vw]

Emily Avery same unfortunately :( I still procrastinate but when I start doing smth I have to make it literally perfect (impossible) and physically cant stop doing it specially if is smth i’m passionate about

[@rebecadiasreis]

I just love how this is informative in a gentle way. Also(I’m going to be weird now), you have beautiful, welcoming eyes...just felt warm. :)

[@TheINTPProblem]

Thank you! Happy to be welcoming :D

[@jimiweezer]

I’ll be honest, I usually skip your videos cause the titles sound too.... Fi. The INTP nature is to use their Ne(navigator) to feed their Ti(pilot). Usually staying clear of Fi topics. Not a criticism of your content. You are clear, accurate and insightful.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I appreciate the compliment 😎🤘💜 I'm keeping my eye out for common questions INTP tend to ask and doing my best to help :)

[@thewasabicowboy3934]

i felt the same way I AM AN INTP BY THE WAY

[@sabin97]

i have a really hard time initiating interactions with others, specially through the phone. and sometimes i think i may have some undiagnosed degree of autism.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I have some social anxiety with the phone too. I usually find that it's not so bad once I actually do it. What I focus is shortening my time and energy usage into the idea of something versus just doing it and it makes things less scary.

[@demayapillay3803]

Stop thinking and just do, you are doubting yourself and your intelligence. We cannot spend all the time in our heads or we will go mad. Let yourself feel emotion to understand why you are feeling like this and you will be able to work through this

[@ASTXREA]

Not every video you make speaks to me but a lot still do and I appreciate you trying to help other INTPs who probably didn’t know (like myself) that it’s perfectly fine to be different and think differently. It’s incredibly comforting to see and hear words come out of your mouth that have been thoughts in my head forever, so yeah just really appreciate you man! Keep doing your thing!

[@TheINTPProblem]

I appreciate that so much! Thank you!

[@Bad_At_Parties]

The battle against perception is definitely a big hurdle. I'm constantly told that I'm negative, that I need to go outside more (my dad told me this a few weeks ago, in the middle of fucking winter), that I'm too reserved and cut off from people, etc. I try to explain how much of this is just natural in me, though I have taken efforts in the past to train myself to be better socially, to be more "normal," but sometimes it all just falls on deaf ears. It's more frustrating when people you love tell you these things, since you think they would know you better at this point to realize some of your flaws and the regular hurdles you have to jump just to live day to day, but often you feel like a stranger to them. It's just such a pain when you know yourself so well, and your issues, but you lack some of the skills in fixing them because you suck at long term planning and goal making, and are too scared to speak to others about it because of your level zero social skills and the privacy you enjoy having for things that you know are broken inside you. So you're suffering and know how to fix it, but know that you never can all at the same time without exhausting all of yourself to do so. And some of the issues people think you have (and need to "fix") aren't even objectively bad, it's just how they are perceiving them due to their own unique experience. I'm called negative by others, but to me I'm just overtly honesty about things and reflect the world around me, which is in a sorry state. I don't pretty up my words for others and don't sugar coat what I'm saying to protect someone's feelings, as that's basically lying. I'm told I need to get out more, but being alone is how I build myself up and decompress after a busy or bad week. It's not just an escape, it's a necessary part of me prepping to continue my existence. But on the outside I just come off as this overly miserable, anti-social weirdo that doesn't like people. Some of that can be true, but certainly not all of it and not to such an extreme. People are too complex to paint them in generalizations like that.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I'm going to have a few videos coming on some of these key issues. There's a lot to tackle when it comes to INTP limiting beliefs that we aren't even aware that we do to ourselves. We cling to logic as a safety net when in actuality, our other functions and aspect of our personality are in service of better use of our logic. Ne gives us more to experience and new questions to ask. Si learns more detail from what we've experience. And Fe creates more room for us to express ourselves, develop succinct language around concepts, and let's thoughts go so we can work on new concepts. It allows for us to go deeper and bring the gold to the surface. Largely because I've seen a pattern of a lot of same things being said. Not just because of family not understanding and being hurtful but the INTP not knowing how to take action, how to change the perception or even seeing it as their responsibility to manage the perception others have of them. Simply put, and this may be hard to hear but you need to take it into your own hands see what is or isn't working about people's perception of you. Their feelings about the things you do or say are not their fault. That's on you take ownership on making your truths more paletteable. Again, I don't say this to be harsh but it's important and I'll be covering it soon. There's also the challenge of the limiting belief that INTPs can be good communicators or connectors. The assumption is that by better connecting we will deny ourselves the truths we love so much when in reality, the deeper we go, the better we get at communicating truth tactfully, the more the people in our lives will see and respect that perspective without wholesale rejecting the INTP. This is difficult to communicate and teach to INTPs, who favor our own individual thinking over advice from some guy on KZbin 😂 But somewhere deep down you know that the reason you even share truths in the first place is because you care about it and you'd love if someone else cared about it too. You can't make them care but you can make it easier for them to care. About negativity, sometimes it is actually the INTP being negative and calling it logic. It is easy to assume that logic just happens to be negative when there's often a charge added to it that we don't realize, especially we have limiting beliefs about ourselves or feelings that need addressing. Truth isn't always harsh or difficult. Truth can be delivered in a loving and thoughtful way. The nutrients are the same but the sugar helps the medicine go down. So, while it seems gross to have to be nice when you don't want to, you don't have to do in an overtly E*FJ kind of way. It's not about changing your voice or predicting someone's needs but practicing the art of knowing how someone may response and accounting for it in the language you use. Finding a better way to say it isn't lying. And choosing who to say that truth to isn't lying either. That's setting boundaries around intellectual labor of explaining a truth when you don't need to. You can't force anyone to take your truth, but we can do a better job of how we offer it so that we genuinely know who does or not want it. We can only know for sure if someone doesn't care if we're doing our absolute best and they deny it anyway.

[@Bad_At_Parties]

@@TheINTPProblem Good perspective. I definitely try to think about how much of how I react is personality based, and more programmed into who I am, and what responses are more a victim of my mood and other problems. For instance, on the topic of negativity, my tone could be perceived as being too harsh due to the INTP personality that makes relaying advice in a palatable manner more difficult, or it could be my mood/depression which is making me less interested or cognizant of other people's feelings when I speak to them. But regardless of what issues are causing these things, whether it's INTP related or depression related, I can find an ultimate solution no matter the originator and build a more acceptable effect out of it. For me it's just training myself to be more mindful of others and how my words can have an impact, whether I intended for them to have a weight attached to them or not. Sometimes I'm pissed and let that impact my tone, but other times I say things that bring about a reaction in someone that I don't intend for and I instantly feel guilty about afterward until I later go to the person and genuinely apologize. I've tried to put myself into social situations that bring about these stress-inducing things in the past, specifically in college where I'd sign up for debates or read some of my writing in front of crowds, or go to art shows and performances. These were events that had enough people there that I had some familiarity with, making it slightly less stressful, and because I was actually interested in the content of each encounter, I felt more "at home" there. Over time the lump in my throat got more manageable, my tone when speaking was more firm and less shaky, and my body language wasn't so animated and became more stoic. I have noticed a big change in how I can relate to people than I did when I was in my teens, which I'm actually really proud of, because it was scary to put myself out there. I'm still nowhere near as effective as I want to be, and am envious of people who can just walk into a room and feel comfortable with anyone and lead and sustain any kind of conversation, but I have the motivation to improve more and more, and I think the only real way to get better is when you actually want to, as forcing it won't offer you the same results.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Beautifully said and that leaves me hopeful for you taking the reigns on your growth. All you can do is the best that you can every time and keep improving. Just keep going and practicing. Doing this KZbin and the podcast was my way of practicing language and presentation over and over again. I'm always working on it and challenging myself every day. Thank you for sharing and chatting with me!

[@mrpk646]

@@Bad_At_Parties You're initial comment hit different. Oof. Very relatable to myself. Being an INTP with anxiety, and feeling like I have adhd/autism I wish I could talk to someone to learn more about myself but I'm to shy and struggle to the leave the house unless I go with someone else.

[@smoore2746]

He pushed his glasses up around 33 times and had roughly 10 to 23 seconds in between each time he pushed up his glasses.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Cool.

[@akazicool87]

😁👍

[@RosinaRosinaRosina]

I love this video! As someone who's been INTP ever since I was 11 (I'm 18 now), I definitely have always felt like a disorder - then a few days ago I was diagnosed with ADHD. I'm struggling to find what characteristics are my actual personality vs what's the ADHD (I guess I'll find out when I take medication), and by looking at these comments it feels like an overwhelming correlation between INTPs and people with disorders. I know this video will obviously attract those people however I've been thinking recently about whether there's a correlation between a certain type and a certain disorder. Super interesting!

[@TheINTPProblem]

As far as I know, a certain type may have something to do with how someone's extreme stress may manifest in an illness but there are so many other factors of physiology, environment, emotional experience, etc. that a One-to-one correlation may not be a thing BUT it can certainly help us know how to manage it and that's really what I'm trying to support. I do have more videos about ADHD that you're welcome to check out :) Thanks for being here!

[@jackpaterson8556]

I'm a female intp, with faith and spirituality, I healed myself. I wasnt diagnosed by anything. But faith helped me a lot to come out of my darkness and heal!

[@TheINTPProblem]

I'm glad you've found a way to center yourself!

[@demayapillay3803]

Faith healed me too.

[@kalubamwansa9509]

Same with me

[@7XSubaru]

Faith in what?

[@FuturismusMediterraneus]

When i was young i was diagnosed by error with ADD, and all because I used to hate school and i wanted to learn more by myself lol

[@ravineseder3133]

me too. I just skipped class, showed up for tests. no meds. Except partying.

[@TheINTPProblem]

School just doesn't cater to the INTP brain, especially in bigger cities.

[@Ryan-jq8ov]

when you said theres nothing wrong with you its just your personality. i wish i could have found this information years ago. i have been diagnosed clinaclly with borderline personality disorder twice and self diagnosed add. Even though that might be true, i still have always felt that in order to "cure myself" was to get out of my head and be more in touch with the extroverted reality. now im coming to a conclusion that i am not alone and can find acceptance and proud of what people call being stuck in my head. this whole myers briggs thing is making me feel comfortable with who i am as a person and helping me drop insecurities about how i am compared to others who just seem in tune with the outside world. therefore attuning me towards more being confident and extroverted in social situations knowing im okay with how i am. thank you for the video

[@TheINTPProblem]

You're very welcome! It's tough to accept ourselves but I do think that's ultimately the journey. This is what we've got to work with.

[@akazicool87]

I went through a phase thinking other people had disorders, until I realised "no they all the same, there's something wrong with me.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I wouldn't say there's anything wrong with you. We all just have different experiences.

[@padar9993]

To be honest, this video is very eye opening, it is explaining quite simply the topic and gives completely new perspective.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I'm so very glad it was helpful! Consider one of the available courses if you're looking for further insights: udemy.com/user/christian-a-rivera

[@lis4055]

Wow, I was diagnosed with adhd 6 years ago, I’m 31 now. Recently took the MBTI test on numerous sites and always get the INTP result, even when I try to answer differently. It explains a lot that this is just me personality, but still trying to grasp the personally stack, finding it difficult to understand it properly. Thank you I will explore more

[@TheINTPProblem]

Thank you for being here! We've got a lot of videos that will help on the journey and an email list you can join will all sorts of other support whenever you're ready: mailchi.mp/74413d8e8a1d/cosmicintp We have a playlist called "Are You Really an INTP?" the dives into each cognitive function. Keep commenting and sharing your feedback! Thank you! 😎 🤘 💜

[@lis4055]

Ah thanks you beat me to it! I hoped if I message you on a few videos I may get a reply, but how lovely to get such a timely response to all of them! You’re a gem I’ll check it out

[@TheINTPProblem]

My pleasure! Sometimes it does take a while but I will always get to them so keep sharing :)

[@BJORNBROSDAHL]

Watching 3 of your videos has explained 40 years of questions about myself

[@TheINTPProblem]

Wow! So glad that's been helpful.

[@JanezWorld1]

Hearing statements like "are you a witch, let me know so we can have a church deliver you" "whats wrong with you" "you dont belong in this time line" "what planet are you from" and "why cant you be normal" all my life, has lead me here...

[@Lucas-qy7qz]

My "problem" is that Ive always knew that i'm just smarter than others and prefer to engage with people that can keep up with my mental pace. Maybe I'm not a patological narcisist, I'm just INTP

[@TheINTPProblem]

One of the challenges with being an INTP is humility. And I don't mean lacking self-love cause we know what we're capable of but humility to see that our type of intelligence isn't fit for every situation and usually we're assessing people based on our strengths. It's like being a bird who can fly and making fun of someone without wings. It's simply two different playing fields. It doesn't mean the bird shouldn't fly and enjoy itself but birds are vulnerable on the ground, that's WHY they fly. So, for an INTP we have this gift of holding lots of information and processing but we have challenges in other areas which others can do seamlessly. Again, this is not to make anyone feel bad about their gifts but humility to see that our type of intelligence is only one part of the social puzzle.

[@Lucas-qy7qz]

@@TheINTPProblem Yeah man, you're right, I really struggel with this, but sometimes is annoying when I get a dumb question or hear a stupid comment. And it happened right now. I sneezed on my arm and get a look from my mom like I was spreading corona all over the house LOL

[@MsYeji]

Exactly as you said and people will say "can you be a bit nicer?" it's so exhausting because I got a lot of things going on in my mind that I'm never going to say it's tiring to explain all of it and---whatever I'm done talking too long

[@blue.orangeade]

2:44 ..force us into a bucket... pewdiepie: *GET IN THE BUCKET, KITTY, GET IN*

[@TheINTPProblem]

haha

[@conradsmith9441]

I am an ENTP but I used to be an INTP. I’m not saying all INTPs are like this, but I think there is a connection between high functioning autism and INTPs. I was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome when I was 8. many historical figures who were INTPs were thought to have high functioning autism. They include: Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Abraham Lincoln and many more. I don’t think every INTP has Autism, but you may have it if you are an INTP. This all comes from personal research, so I may be wrong. Nonetheless, I do find it very Interesting. Also there is nothing to be ashamed about as someone with high functioning autism. I see it as a personality type and strength rather than a weakness and disability.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I wouldn't positively say there's a link or speak it as truth, however, I think there are similar behaviors when an INTP clings too hard to their Ti. Aspergers is definitely different than being an INTP as for many INTPs it continues to be a choice to cling to logic for a personal sense of safety. However, I will further into the differences as I think it'll be a helpful video.

[@conradsmith9441]

I think that INTJ, ENTP, and INFJ are also common types for people with Asperger’s. People with ASD are hardly ever a sensing type. They are almost always intuitive.

[@tesswinker2482]

I too see it as a strength, making connections in ways others may not understand. There's an episode of Arthur that explains Autism (or Asperger's, it's been a while.) pretty well, comparing it to being a visitor from a parallel universe. Things that completely normal to the inhabitants are bizarre and strange to you. If you're lucky, maybe you find something that crosses boundaries like art, and give a glimpse of how the world is to you.

[@JJLL195]

From the little research I have done in my life (15 minutes google from 2 years ago). “Disorder” really just seem to mean “doesn’t fit in” + “doesn’t change” which allowed them to create a whole bunch of “disorders” because they’re “good people trying to help others”. As that thought went through my head I completely abandoned any effort on my own part or the others’ attempt to diagnose anything out of me, I just move on, so long as things are not going horribly bad, I don’t care, I work blue collar that allow me to go brain dead mode and talk to myself while KZbin is playing for 10 hours straight, life is fucking great, so great in fact I have no need to remember anything due to nothing made emotional impact(especially the negative). And of course as a lot of you would have guessed, I never watched this video, it just played as I read comments and typed this comments out. Still talking to myself, some childhood trauma came out in my mind, I really should sleep you know? It’s getting late.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Sleep is always a good idea 😂 thanks for watching 😎🤘🏼💜

[@williamwendt6772]

Wow thank you so much. I have grappled with this my entire life. I feel like a weight has been lifted

[@Trry_again]

It is pretty difficult to make other people understand that this is how intps are wired. When I was younger my teacher asked me a question (which I already forgot) but what I felt during that time is that she made me feel that I'm different (not in a good way) because she didn't expect the answer that I gave her which lead me into thinking that maybe there's something wrong with me. I started to observe... how i act and how I think is not like the others. Most of the time people will isolate or makes you feel that you didn't belong if you think and act differently

[@TheINTPProblem]

That's why it's up to us to reinforce the values of who we are. Early feedback from others may be about them being uncomfortable with how we may approach thinking and the world but continued bravery for your thinking will be later met with rewards if you stick to doing good work and what's important to you.

[@Trry_again]

@@TheINTPProblem thank u for taking time on reading our comments and responding to them it means a lot! I like that you are encouraging and motivating other INTPS to be who they are. I Hope ur doing okay too and hopefully will also find inspirations on some of us. Just like u are to us.

[@SeanyeMidWest]

My college roommates and friends thought I had bipolar disorder. I started my first job out of college 6 months ago. I’ve been thinking I have ADHD. But no… just haven’t found my spot in the universe yet. I’ve also struggled to make friends despite getting out and talking to people. But hopefully with time I’ll find my way.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I hope things have improved for you! Glad you're starting to find your way!

[@SeanyeMidWest]

@@TheINTPProblem ​ @HappyChemicals Wow. Thanks for the reply. You just gave me a chance to reflect on how some things have changed and how there are still some things that I am still struggling through. I've run 2 marathons since then. I now help to lead a small community of about 80 people (completely voluntarily). I am still not thrilled about my job, and am trying to take steps to explore new things. However, I am in a solid financial place. I just reached my goal of a 6-month emergency fund, and am now starting to save for other things. I am not as worried about the friend part any more. I've been able to make a few friends. I'm now more anxious about how I can give more back to me community. I hope this stands as a testament for anyone who reads this of the importance of just continuing to push ahead. We all have challenges that we will need to face. But that is where the adventure begins...

[@oliviamadden9579]

I’m glad you made this video! I’ve always been socially self sufficient since childhood (only child) only till my second year of college did I realize the way I do things and think wasn’t the same as most people. (undiagnosed ADD/anxiety) I’ve done a lot of “research” I hope to see a professional soon! Always remind yourself that you can’t diagnose yourself INTPs!!!

[@TheINTPProblem]

Well said!

[@tdk97]

I'm an INTP with Dissociative Identity Disorder and it has been *very* interesting existing. I see where my disorder plays off aspects of my personality (head in the clouds is taken to an extreme because of dissociation etc.). Honestly, finding my MBTI type was as important to me as finding out I had DID. *So* much more makes sense now and I feel better about consistently feeling a beat off from most everyone I've ever been around.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Yeah I generally related with finding out what behaviors are aspects of my personality versus ADHD or my mood disorder. All of which is a huge relief. Glad you know what's going on and can continue to do what's best for you!

[@ravineseder3133]

Only an INTP would characterize what most would lament as "interesting!" Yes, whatever is interesting is what "turns us on" so to speak.

[@null5573]

I am kinda interested. Do your other altars have different type?

[@tdk97]

@@null5573 Hello, yes other alters have different personalities and would get different results (which is why it took awhile for me to realize which one fit best overall).

[@null5573]

@@tdk97 I see

[@basti6643]

The only sickness I have is being sick of being an INTP. Where do I get refund.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Aw that's a bummer. There are a ton of great perks to being an INTP. I think many people wish they were someone else or another type but acceptance of this being something we can't change will help alleviate some frustration and suffering. I'm short and I can't change that. No point in being upset about it, in my mind. But I also understand why that feels frustrating.

[@Rasheens-Story]

Oh my gosh 😱 I would always wonder as a kid that maybe something was wrong with me because I always felt so different. This explains a lot. I actually thought I had ADHD at one point but I don't

[@TheINTPProblem]

Thank you for sharing and I'm glad you're doing okay!

[@cyberneticbutterfly8506]

In my experience an intp can suddenly erase a bad behaviour if given a logical explanation for it being a negative behaviour pattern. The thing is we need an explicit insight. An epiphany. I remember having the epiphany that adult people don't change, or do so over decades, so I stopped trying to change people set in their ways. By no longer expecting people to change and overcome their set ways I was no longer angry or annoyed by their ways since frustration comes from expecting something and that expectation not comeing through. I also once realized that mind reading is an "Anti-pattern". We can't really guess what a person means by something right off the bat since a tone of voice or facial expression can have any one of multiple meanings. So i stopped trying to read between the lines altogeather and embraced communicating in order to clarify.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Very good! Usually that epiphany comes from seeing a pattern in behavior, which gives enough insight to believe it to be true.

[@faicotone]

I self diagnosed MDD for a few years, tried to deal with it myself, finally went to a psychiatrist and he said I have Adjustment Disorder. I think having a diagnosis helps when my mental state gets bad. I can pinpoint what is wrong and how to deal with it. Just makes life easier.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Absolutely. So glad you got some support :D

[@istilldontevenknow5373]

I have MDD too I can daydream 6hours a day while pacing

[@DiscClub6]

I have MDD too.

[@mrpk646]

Well I found this video very enjoyable and informative, will definitely check out other INTP video's you've done :) Thank you.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Tumpz]

In my entire school life I literally only had one teacher who understood me, she got that I took a very long time to trust someone and be "normal" which for most kids took very little time but for me it took at least 6 months. I gotta admit the person I can relate to a lot in terms of "people skills" is Elliot from Mr. Robot.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I'm glad you had that teacher! It can be tough to get anyone to give you the space you need. Totally relate.

[@Apeiron242]

Love this! I have oft wondered if I was mentally ill or just deficient. Some of these conditions seem to me to be lack of understanding / appreciation for differences between minds. It gets bad when certain types of minds rise to the top of hierarchies. They assume they are "normal" and everyone else is/has a problem. Being a bundle of energy annoys teachers and bosses. We do a poor job of helping people, especially kids, see their strengths. So they assume they have none. Those in power don't know how get the best from different sorts of minds. There may be jobs I could do well and I might enjoy, but I have no idea what that would be. At 47 learning new tricks is daunting.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Thank you so much for your comment! It's great to hear that you resonated with the video. You're definitely not alone in wondering about these things. Keep exploring and you'll find your strengths and passions!

[@stazzeldskater]

These videos are super helpful. Thank you.

[@TheINTPProblem]

So glad to hear that!

[@acompletelynormalhuman6392]

One thing I find kind of interesting is how some of the stereotypes of intps and stereotypes of autism overlap

[@TheINTPProblem]

I've noticed many people are associating their Ti with being autistic. I don't think they're the same.

[@nekemli2622]

"The why behind the why" I like that sentence

[@TheINTPProblem]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@captainketam1ne657]

Fun fact if you learn meditation actually invest yourself into learning it your going to realize it solves a lot of the problems associated with adhd/autism . I am a intp with adhd/autism . Ask me stuff . I lived life being scared I was a narcissist . The public school system does not promote the exceptional to grow and flourish . It is lonely almost always being the smartest person in the room. Surround your self with people you don't have to dumb your self down to and you will grow exponentially . People are selfish. There's nothing wrong with you, You are just exceptional ! We are the people who cause positive change to happen in the world. Find your purpose!

[@chuckfarley2764]

I go back and forth on the idea that I am high functioning autistic and that I'm just INTP and then of course, if I'm an INTP with high functioning autism?

[@TheINTPProblem]

It depends on how the label serves you. Look into support for autism anyway and I'm sure you'll find something valuable.

[@mskiptr]

I just thought about this: what if being an INTP is a disorder? How would we know the difference? Is there a difference? It is sometimes harmful to us and some disorders could potentially be sometimes useful, so…

[@TheINTPProblem]

I understand the line of thinking. "Disorder" only matters of there is a sense of normal. One of the tricky things about anything personality related is that the sense of normal is often defined by the person writing the textbook. I wouldn't say INTP is a disorder because there are perfectly healthy and happy INTPs in the world. I think there is an influx of unhappy INTPs because there aren't many ideal circumstances for INTPs to grow, experience a school system that accommodates them then finds jobs or builds companies that appeal to our strengths. INTPs have redefined much of how we see and experience reality. So INTPs have value and they themselves wouldn't fall under a disorder but some traits can be assumed to be disorders because they aren't considered normal by some other personality type's standard. In any case, the best way to know if a disorder is indeed a disorder is by clinical diagnosis, not just behavioral.

[@mskiptr]

@@TheINTPProblem Yeah, makes sense. Thanks for an interesting explanation : )

[@samy101p2]

I want to make a comment expressing everything i want to say but i think it would never end. Thank you for this video!

[@TheINTPProblem]

Glad you enjoyed it! Express whatever you need to :D

[@sylviaowega3839]

I was fortunate enough not to be afflicted by mood disorder, but suffered more from some form of ADHD and poor self esteem when I was younger

[@TheINTPProblem]

Makes sense. Hope you're doing okay now! 😎 🤘🏼 💜

[@sylviaowega3839]

@@TheINTPProblem Thanks! -am doing much better now as a more confident and mature INTP. Oh

[@KIRA-ky4kk]

I have a tip for everyone: if you get bored/ can't pay attention when watching a video activate the subtitles This helps me but it might not work for you 🤷🏻‍♂️ (sorry if I made any mistakes, English is my second language)

[@TheINTPProblem]

Good suggestions! I know I do a lot of talking :D

[@moon5538]

why are so many people in the comments , think they are quirky and unique just because they are an intp like bitch wtf , also for the people that say : I struggled all my life cus I am an intp ... like bitch it's just a personality type do you realize that you can change it don't treat it like zodiac signs (ps why does being born on a specific day have to do with you future????) - sincerely an intp

[@TheINTPProblem]

😂 They'll get there.

[@8teillumin]

This is so 100% - I’m sat here 2 months after having been through a massive depression and at the same time a relationship breakup and having with in a day of both gone to my doctor for anti-depressants and therapy. I’ve researched Bipolar (Cyclothymia) and/or high functioning Autism. Plus also looking at some childhood wounds (which I didn’t know I had) I’ve also just realised I’m writing all this white the video on in the background and also reading the comments whilst listening to your video….. ugh 😣

[@TheINTPProblem]

One thing I'm learning is to not treat myself like a problem to solve. Growth takes time. Be gentle with yourself

[@ferreribabe94]

Lol! Funny thing is, that I'm an INTP who diagnosed with ADHD and ASD! 😂

[@TheINTPProblem]

Hilarious? 😂

[@marinago7823]

I’ve been diagnosed with Alexitimia but I actually don’t really think so, because it’s more like an state I can choose to be or to get out of. I think we intp have the ability to suppress or hide even from ourselves our emotions.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Temporarily suppress in order to accomplish a thinking task. We still need to process those emotions. They don't disappear.

[@marinago7823]

DOPEamine exactly 👌

[@Coeus9048]

This really bothered me for sometimes I self diagnosed myself with ADHD and Autism when I finally went to see a therapist he just said I was majorly depressed and had severe anxiety and overthinking currently on meds and knowing that I am not disabled just different helps a lot now I’m just trying learn about myself and other INTPs and random different things I used to years ago before succumbing to the Ti Si loop but now I’m trying different things and slowly observing improvements in my life well I still have no friends but at least I don’t feel lonely and empty all the time anymore I think to myself for hours and I sometimes lose track of time

[@TheINTPProblem]

All we can do is take baby steps every day and it sounds like the improvements are compounding into a better experience for you! Keep going! 😎 🤘🏽 💜

[@satyrnz]

i actually thought i had schizoid personality disorder for like a year of my life but i didn’t tell my folks anything because it was just to hard to explain not wanting to talk to my own family for days on end

[@TheINTPProblem]

I still haven't looked into that but I read somewhere that Enneagram 5s tend to show similar symptoms to that depending on life circumstances. I'm making note of it for a potential future video. Thanks for sharing! 😎 🤘🏼 💜

[@pixywings]

I am an INTP female diagnosed with combined type ADHD and my base state of existence is anxious. I don't think I actually ever had low self-esteem as a kid until the adults told me that I had low self-esteem. They thought I had low self-esteem because I didn't play with the other kids very much. I didn't play with the other kids very much because I was too busy daydreaming and playing by myself. I wasn't interested in playing with the other kids or making friends. As far as therapy...I would love to find a therapist whom I don't want to punch in the face after a few sessions.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Tough to break out of the shell even as an adult. I hope things have improved for you!

[@TheFirstManticore]

I'm INTP and I have disorders. PTSD and Depression. Risky behavior is fun. I wen to a therapist once. That was the cause of my PTSD. I said risky behavior was fun, but not when it's THAT risky!

[@TheINTPProblem]

Definitely need to balance the risk factor!

[@heetpatel9425]

So under-rated. Period.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Thanks!

[@Tontoquienloleation]

Female INTP. When I was a teen and hadn't learnt how to act in a society yet, many people thought I had Asperger.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Yeah, that's unfortunately a common belief.

[@luxallen9630]

i am an intp. i am also bipolar, type 1, rapid cycling, with psychosis. The two things have yet to bump, conceptually, and i was diagnosed/tested as a child (42 now). Oh yeah! I also have a raging problem with substance abuse.My whole life I've been infantilizes, condescended to, and - mostly - ignored. I have no credibility, and nothing makes me more upset than when my (correct) opinion, theory, observation, info, whatever is ignored/discarded by my intellectual inferiors because my psych history is like a flashing, neon sign on my face that says, "remembere: nuts! discount".

[@TheINTPProblem]

I can how that can be frustrating. I just recently put out a video about INTP validation and Affirmations that may be of help :)

[@gabriellea.9306]

i am a intp and my phone battery cant suportt my huge daily curiosity

[@tohida8642]

Lol 😂🔨 yeah !

[@TheINTPProblem]

I feel that haha

[@oakwordengineear]

Most of the free i have during quarantine is finding what possible mental disorders i have. 😂

[@TheINTPProblem]

Always good to do some research of the self.

[@wheelzwheela]

I’m the most uptight, laidback person you’ll ever meet.

[@TheINTPProblem]

😂 😂 😂

[@konanok]

not me self diagnosing adhd and severe depressive episode and getting therapy and then seeing this vid

[@TheINTPProblem]

No shame in getting whatever help you need 😎🤘🏼💜

[@nickkwasak]

Stay strong my brethren.

[@michaelwynn4559]

Thanks so much for this.

[@Shneeglor]

I used to think there was something wrong with me. Then I discovered I was INTP. A day of intense research later and I felt as though a great weight was lifted. All these years of thinking I was weird and different to find out... I ... am ... weird ... and different? Dang.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Strange how it all comes down to acceptance, isn't it?

[@akazicool87]

Same here

[@18358J0S6]

I'm an INTP and I was diagnosed with borderline personality some years ago. It's starting to make sense

[@TheINTPProblem]

I'm glad this video was able to help :)

[@BusterBossJR]

My answer to this question is that it's because a lot of us do lol. Out of all the personality types INTP and maybe INTJ are the ones you're most likely to be if you're autistic for example. Not sure about other disorders but I'm autistic myself and a lot of the INTP traits are similar to the high functioning autism traits so yea

[@TheINTPProblem]

Word.

[@Jo-tx2el]

Am I the only one who noticed how many times he adjusted his glasses? It was about 30 times.😂

[@TheINTPProblem]

They totally have a mind of their own 😂

[@sarahrothwell9229]

This was interesting. Right now I’m trying to figure out if I’m actually autistic, or if it’s just a function of my personality. The jury is still out.

[@TheINTPProblem]

It's a process :D

[@ZabavaThePower]

Seeing that ADHD and Bipolar are both sort of hardware perks that you inherit and that start to show in childhood and early adolescence (oh yeah I had a heck of a 10 hour hyperfocus research party), it seems likely that they can influence the forming of personality and that people with these features will lean towards particular functions, like Ne. Bipolar seems to correlate with Fi... I challenge you to type me based on this comment :D

[@TheINTPProblem]

I think it's more likely that ADHD and Bipolar will present through functions but not necessarily form those functions. I can't say for sure but I've seen many different types of people with bipolar disorder but manifest as a sort of accentuation of their existing functions.

[@GooseTheFlick]

Pretttyyyy sure I’m BPD. Just too lazy to go to therapist and think I can handle it myself. By avoiding everyone.

[@TheINTPProblem]

That's pretty common for an INTP to feel as though they can figure out their own mental health themselves but there is so much that conscious mine is unable to see. That's the benefit of working with a coach or a therapist to reveal what we're not able to see ourselves.

[@thadoiithangjam]

Me watching this video with a heavy heart. I am at a point where I hate the way I am. My parents don’t understand. Nobody actually. My new job is starting to get boring and frustrating. I don’t know what to do.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I totally understand the feeling. You're not alone in the sense that I think many people go through this space of not liking themselves, their personality, circumstances, etc. We spend a lot of time trying to understand ourselves, let alone managing the expectations others have of us or teaching them about who we are. I think one of the best things we can do is to begin a processing of accepting who are. This doesn't mean staying in the same spot but it means that this is who I am, this is the hand I was dealt, this is the mind I have...so how can I start to use this for me as opposed to against me? If you have the ability to notice the negative things then you can notice the positive as well. As I said, it's not about staying still but acknowledging what maybe needs to change and putting yourself into new situations in which you can appreciated and always be working on appreciating yourself. I don't know you but the awareness that you're frustrated and need a change is not something just anyone is capable of noticing. It's not going to be easy but you've got the potential to shake yourself loose.

[@silence-is-bliss]

I recently learnt that I'm an INTP, everything makes so much more sense now, I'm surprised at how textbook I am. The other day I bought two packs of snacks(like bulk), brought it home etc then after hours I realized that it isn't the item that I thought. When I told my sister she just looked at me🤣. It's times like those that would have me stop in the middle of my day and wonder what's wrong.

[@TheINTPProblem]

😂 I've done that before. Reality can be tricky 😂

[@anamarijadraskovic6478]

Is autism connected to the intp personality type?

[@TheINTPProblem]

No, because disorders are not personality types themselves but often accentuate personality in some way.

[@tesswinker2482]

Which part of Autism? Its a full spectrum. Asperger's is High-functioning.

[@mrpk646]

Well I thought I had ADHD -PI (predominantly inattentive), then I thought maybe I have ASD , I got 98% on the online test, now I'm starting to think I'm simply just a bit different to other people. I also thought I had something called maladaptive daydreaming disorder, and DSPD delayed sleep phase disorder in reality it's likely that I simply am a night owl who daydreams a crazy amount. Look up the sentinel sleep theory, it's an interesting read about the relevance of circadian rhythms and why people naturally have different "biological sleep clocks". These are all probably things other INTP's have thought they had lmao. I also struggle to talk in fluid, concise, coherent sentences. Alot of the time I mumble or trip up on words or say completely wrong words lol. I've always felt like a being inside of my head walking around in a body, and feeling like everyone else doesn't have that same being in their bodies. IDK its really weird ahhaha, I've always had anxiety since I can remember, I'd assume I was born with it, reading about INTP's is very strange. I recently watched a video of 30 signs you're an INTP, and every single point resonated with me, and made my sister laugh, and yet for some reason I still research INTP's to see if I am one, even though I know I am lmao.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I think we INTPs all know that we have so much depth and uniqueness that 30 reasons isn't enough. There will always be more detail to explore. I would be weary of trying to assign every behavior to a disorder. Some things can be simply a matter of preference, age, development, experience, etc. If you feel you may have something serious then I recommend speaking with a doctor.

[@mrpk646]

@@TheINTPProblem For sure, great reply. I don't diagnose myself with anything, and never will. I'm not a professional. However I know I have anxiety, because it's simply something you know, when you've struggled with it your entire life. I've felt very strongly that I have adhd (I first started reading on it about 5 years ago). I don't tell people that I have it; as I don't have a diagnosis (the method for attaining a diagnosis seems inaccessible through the GP, ( I tried twice and couldnt even get a reply, despite doing everything necessary to do so). Unless I speak to a psychologist/educational psychiatrist, I don't think I'd be able to get a referral or whatever). I'm not sure if its something I should pursue or not, if I were to get a diagnosis nothing would change, and I don't know whether I' want to take medication. Although it's possible that it could greatly enhance my daily life. IMO ADHD/Autism (high functioning) or what used to be known as Asperger's, are not disabilities in nature, I think living in today's society, these differences come across as disabilities. However variation/biodiversity is very prominent all life forms, and is present to increase chances of survival, variation, reproduction, adaptation, evolution etc. I think the so called atypical's/people with disorders are simply those born with varying genetic/chemical/neurological differences, which are purely genetic and a part of biodiversity; but in today's society these different people are be labelled and deemed as a disabled as they vary from the norm, and don't fit in the bland, monkey see monkey do, follow the herd esque find mindset of today.

[@MaksDopler]

Thank you Guys!

[@tesswinker2482]

I have no clue how to help you. As for extroverted vs introverted, how do you gain energy best? If you gather it from hanging with people, that's extroverted. If you prefer alone time, that's introverted. The unfinished projects and lack of direction, I get that too. I'm 26 and still have no idea what to do with my life. Sometimes I feel like I bounce from distraction to distraction. (Pokemon, Wordscapes, Jetpack Joyride, art, books, and music.) It's kind of a holding pattern, work, school, work again. Is this it? I hope you find a path that's to your liking.

[@TheINTPProblem]

I can't tell you for sure if you're an INTP as one comment isn't quite enough but it sounds like you're dealing with some general self-esteem challenges and may need some support in that area. I hope you'll browse around the channel and see if any videos stick out to you. I also have a podcast which has tons of episodes that can help with some general challenges with self-esteem. Let me give you a suggestion to start: pca.st/dd2m0oe1 Once you're done come back and let me know what you've learned.

[@TheINTPProblem]

Thank you, Tess, for lending a hand! I'm 34 and still figuring life out. It's an ongoing process. Just keep doing your best!

[@thesilent983]

Really great video, thank you so much

[@TheINTPProblem]

My pleasure! 😎 🤘🏼 💜