What personality types are most likely to have anxiety?

Research suggests that people with certain personality traits are more likely to have anxiety. For example, children who are perfectionists, easily flustered, timid, inhibited, lack self-esteem or want to control everything, sometimes develop anxiety during childhood, adolescence or as adults.

What stresses out an INTP?

INTPs are likely to be stressed when they spend a lot of time with others, especially large groups of strangers. They tend to feel more comfortable on their own or with a couple of people that they know well.

How do Myers-Briggs types deal with depression?

With that being said, here are some ways that each Myers-Briggs type deals with their depression, as well as how it shows itself. INFJs can often suffer from depression, this is likely because of their compassionate nature. INFJs see things, and they notice what is going on in the world around them.

Who created the Myers-Briggs personality types?

The personality types described here were created by Isabel Briggs Myers and her mother, Katharine Briggs, in the 1960’s. Their theories were based on the work of psychologist Carl Jung, although they extended his ideas to create a more complete framework of personality typing.

Does truity offer the Myers-Briggs® or MBTI® assessment?

THE FINE PRINT: Myers-Briggs® and MBTI® are registered trademarks of the MBTI Trust, Inc., which has no affiliation with this site. Truity offers a free personality test based on Myers and Briggs’ types, but does not offer the official MBTI® assessment. For more information on the Myers Briggs Type Indicator® assessment, please go here.

Which personality traits are most at risk for depression?

Explore three personality traits possibly more at risk for developing depression: the isolated introvert, the overachieving perfectionist, and the daydreaming creative type.