INFJ Depression
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- One of the biggest (yet also most hidden) causes of depression for INFJ personality types (and INFP personality types) is blocked creativity. Many INFJ personality types do not even realize that the reason they feel low-grade depression constantly throughout their life is because they have cut themselves off from a vital need of their personality, and that need is the call to be creative.
Creativity is an unstable energy by nature, and because of its instability it can feel difficult for INFJ personality types to trust it. An INFJ who has experienced trauma in their past will most likely have control issues, and they will feel very uncertain about allowing creativity into their lives because the energy of creativity cannot be predicted, and it cannot be controlled. Surrendering to their own creativity can feel scary, and the INFJ personality type also doesn’t want to get hurt. So, they mentally protect themselves from feeling out of control by suppressing their own creativity.
However, when creativity is suppressed in an INFJ personality type (or an INFP personality type), the INFJ or INFP can become very depressed. Then, when they attempt to reintroduce creativity into their lives, they tend to subconsciously link the idea of creativity with money or a job. The limiting belief responsible for this is, “creativity is only worth it if it makes money.” This can be disastrous for the INFJ or INFP who has a deep need and calling to be creative.
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something massive for INFJs linked to depression is the existential/spiritual crisis that we inevitably hit from all the deep thinking. Theres lots of videos about this.
Yep, it’s so true.
Lifelong usual stuff
"creativity is a non negotiable need" is a wonderful quote.
INFJ emotions are always inward- joy, sadness, anger and fear. What becomes external is actually overflowing from within, and it comes out when we’re overwhelmed.
I grew up in a working class family who didn't really value creativity and instilled the idea that work always comes first before "play". And of course art and music and creative pursuits fell into that last category. So combine that with our already perfectionistic tendencies and a whole lifetime can slip by before one ever picks up a paintbrush or sits down to write! Well its never too late and I am trying to add creativity to my daily life. Thanks Lauren!
This really hits me. For many years, I avoided making my own videos out of anxiety and fear. Last year I finally started my RUclips channel celebrating nature which is very spiritual and important for me. I’m so glad I finally was able to take the leap.
To my fellow INFJs and INFPs out there, take the leap into the blissful creative pool. Yes, mistakes will be made and it’s not easy but I’m telling you, you won’t regret it. And you might pleasantly surprise yourself with what marvellous things you create too. It is vital for us to express ourselves creatively and it must not be ignored. Much love and respect to you all! 🙏🏻😊
Thank you so much! 🙏♥️
Thank you 🙏🏽
Subscribed! I burned out posting peaceful nature videos on IG but one day I may begin again. 😌
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I've never felt so seen and understood in my life as I have watching your videos. Thank you so much for putting the inner world caos into words.
Gahh! Exactly! I always feel guilty when I’m creating because I feel like I should be using that time to do work, chores, or spend time with my family instead of being selfish with my time to make things. I loved the rare unit in school when we “had” to write a story. That’s what was acceptable! I ended up making any paper I wrote through college as interesting as I could for my teacher. I thrived on positive writing comments. And when I do sit to write, I almost always want to drift off to sleep! What in the world!? Maybe I just need to get better sleep. 😒 How can we change that narrative that art comes last?? You called it! And once again, you rally us to relate and reiterate we’re not alone in how it feels painful to not allow ourselves to be creative more often. ❤
I never thought of it in this way. I couldn’t understand why I wouldn’t do things that I love to do. Thank you 😊
Stifled creativity? Really? This might be possible, I never thought that was linked. It makes sense because I haven't done a lot of creative things lately. I've been wanting to write stories, but always seem to be procrastinating.
Winter season sad times anyone? as the earth is icing over, it seems so am I.
Lack of sun contributes. You can get full spectrum light bulbs and use them in your home or office.❤
I live in a sunny state so I usually welcome stormy or gray kind of ominous weather. It adds a little mystery and depth. I get that it would get old though if that kind of weather is more of the norm.
Thank you very much for this. I always end up enjoying doing arts and crafts, on the rare occasion that I do, more than I imagined that I would.
Thank you--this video was very timely and encouraging for me.
Thank you so much
🔥🔥🔥i have soooo many supplies for making jewelry - yet i resist! I'm creative as I'm a Barber 💈 and love it. It's because it is a technical art, as was being a dental technician designing and making crowns. Thank you for this! 💝
Why this is right on time! 😭
Wow. That is correct. I wish I knew it growing up.
Me and my content creation, it’s art to me and a creative outlet. I’ve felt so burnout lately tho :(
Thank you for these insights. It explains why I have such a hard time to continue hobbies in my life. I always give them up after a while, because I feel that I could better focus on my career, since I would not be able to make money out of my hobbies or truely master it.
This describes what I've been going through for years
Thanks for highlighting why the creative process is difficult for us
Man, isn’t that the truth. Anytime, I’ve tried to dive into monetizing my art, the artist/writer’s block immediately ensues. And I cannot do it. Even if it’s a course to get certified in something …to make money, I cannot finish it. So I have to let go of the money to be able to create which is far more important to me… Thank you for articulating this. I do feel like I am able and driven to create but still feel depressed. I definitely feel angry and exhausted about having to have a day job - but as a single mom, I have to make a certain amount of money… If I could just create (work with the creative energy) all day to my heart’s content, I know I would be so energized.
Thank you Lauren, that video is awesome. You are on point there.
Thank you!! This explains a lot in my life! I'm looking forward to the next video you made on this topic. Very important for infjs! 😌
I will say this I just found out I’m Autistic I’ve known I’m a INFJ.
So when I found out who I am
I WAS LIKE OH THERE YOU ARE
This is me INFJ/Neurodivergent
I feel like I’m super human it’s quite a mind trip
What if you are creative and still depressed?
Thank you so much, Lauren!
Thank you, Im a big over thinker and there is so many things I want to do. I over think about how much people are suffering, about how much people are affected by the world, I overthink about my spiritual life, sexuality, it really sucks and I just wanna shut my mind off and sleep.
Edit: Im also an artist, and im a big day dreamer, but I procrastinate a lot it sucks lol.
My struggle has always been to find a creative space. So a structure has been very important for me mentaly in order to feel motivated ( it's about balance, plus that it depends on what we are going to create I guess). Now I finally think I've found the structure i.e the creative space I need, after a longer time of ruminating.
I'm looking forward to seeing your newsletter and getting the info for this class 🎉
I’m so depressed
Everything you are saying Lauren it’s exactly what I do and think
I’m like wow 🤩 she’s super empathic
It’s hard to listen 🎧 your so spot on 😊😢❤😂
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This one was a heart “bullseye “!
Wow, now I understand what my art professor has been telling me for years. He always told me I needed to create in order to feel well. Absolutely true.