What does an INFP in a TE grip look like?

The “Grip” Stress Phase: INFPs who are experiencing chronic or extreme stress may fall into the grip of their inferior function, Extraverted Thinking (Te). INFPs, who are normally open-minded, compassionate and empathetic, become increasingly rigid, structured, and harsh when they are in the grip of Te.

What is a GRIP experience?

“Grip” experiences are when the various personality types bypass all their dominant functions and fall into “the grip” of their inferior function. This radically changes their behavior and make them appear a completely different type altogether.

How do INFPs use te?

INFPs will use Te in conjunction with Fi to draw conclusions about their external circumstances. They will be especially aware of injustice and unfairness and will want to correct this using their feeling, values and their vision and eye for possibilities.

Are INFP submissive?

INFPs can sometimes appear more submissive than they actually are. They are kind people who don’t like to stir up trouble and can sometimes avoid confrontation. They can seem submissive in some situations, but that is often because they aren’t invested or emotionally connected to those things or people.

What is INFP shadow type?

The shadow state often happens to the INFP when they are under times of extreme stress, pulling these functions which they don’t consciously use or understand quite so well. This causes the INFP to rely heavily on their inner emotions and morals, always striving to make steps towards doing the right thing.

Is INFP TI or TE?

Simply put, INFPs do not use or value Ti by definition. This is what makes them INFPs (rather than INTPs). An INFP who thinks they have strong Ti use is confusing their analytical Fi for Ti. It’s not Ti.

How do you know if an INFP hates you?

Avoiding being alone with them. Screening calls/ not answering the door (if it’s gotten to this point where they don’t get it, well it becomes awkward) Don’t make eye contact as much when we speak. Try to validate my reasons why I don’t like them by finding even more things that make me not like them.

How do INFPs act when in the grip of Te?

INFPs, who are normally open-minded, compassionate and empathetic, become increasingly rigid, structured, and harsh when they are in the grip of Te. They can become sarcastic towards others and harshly critical of their perspective or viewpoint. They may seem overly-focused on efficiency and maintaining control of their outer environment.

What are the symptoms of grip stress in enfps?

Symptoms of an ENFP or ENTP being in grip stress (they may experience some or all of these): They become detached and reserved They obsess about perfecting every little detail on a project They become more paranoid and nitpicky

Why do INFPs have trouble remembering things?

Because Introverted Sensing (Si) is the tertiary function of the INFP, they can have diminished access to it in early life or they may exhibit immature expressions of it at times throughout life. In early life they can have trouble remembering details.

What happens to infinfps when they are stressed?

INFPs who are experiencing chronic or extreme stress may fall into the grip of their inferior function, Extraverted Thinking (Te). When this happens, their other functions become less conscious and they seem as if they are “not themselves”.