MBTI’s when stressed (5 insights)

What does MBTI do when they are stressed? In this article the reaction of MBTI personality types when they are stressed will be discussed. Different factors cause us to become stressed. Knowing your MBTI form can be helpful. 

According to the most used aspect of their personality and how each type appears to behave when under stress, here are some items that stress each type.

What is stress?

Stress is defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope as a result of uncontrollable pressures. Your body’s response to a challenge or demand is called stress.

Any event or thought that makes you frustrated, angry, or nervous can trigger it.  Stress can be beneficial in small doses, such as when it allows you avoid danger or meet a deadline.

MBTI Types in stress	What MBTI wants in stress
ISTJIntroverted – Sensing – Thinking – Judging	To be clean and organized
ESTJExtraverted – Sensing – Thinking – Judging	To make themselves busy with something
ISTPIntroverted – Sensing – Thinking – Perceiving	To play puzzles and games
ESTPExtraverted – Sensing – Thinking – Perceiving	To learn something new
ISFJIntroverted – Sensing – Feeling – Judging	To share their feelings
ESFJExtraverted – Sensing – Feeling – Judging	To volunteer in something
ISFPIntroverted – Sensing – Feeling – Perceiving	To focus on here and now
ESFPExtraverted – Sensing – Feeling – Perceiving	To pamper themselves
INFJIntroverted – iNtuition – Feeling – Judging	Research to understand what exactly they are experiencing
ENFJExtraverted – iNtuition – Feeling – Judging	To prioritize self-care
INFPIntroverted – iNtuition – Feeling – Perceiving	To do something meaningless, which doesn’t require them to use mind
ENFPExtraverted – iNtuition – Feeling – Perceiving	To surround themselves with love and loved ones
INTJIntroverted – iNtuition  – Thinking – Judging	Divert themselves to thing which they are passionate about
ENTJExtraverted – iNtuition – Thinking – Judging	To plan a trip
INTPIntroverted – iNtuition – Thinking – Perceiving	To focus on solving problem
ENTPExtraverted – iNtuition – Thinking – Perceiving	To try something new

MBTI when stressed

ISTJ Introverted – Sensing – Thinking – Judging

An ISTJ who is depressed will want to be told what to do. You’re great at following directions and sticking to schedules, but you may be pushing it too far. You won’t feel secure in your ability to innovate. Your expectations have become set in stone. You’ll also be more concerned with your role as a cog in the system than with the outcomes of your efforts.

You might find yourself deviating from routines for no apparent reason. You might also start a lot of tasks but never finish them, or you might become fascinated with the sense of your feelings.

ESTJ Extraverted – Sensing – Thinking – Judging

Under severe stress, ESTJs become critical, bossy, and easily irritated. However, in your search for power, you’ll miss the value of creating the strategies and routines that lead to the best performance. You won’t recall precedents if you’re just trying to get somewhere. You’ll discover that you’re working hard but not wise.

It’s likely that you’ll start to think about it. Instead of leaning into your logic, which is where you really shine, you’ll be relying a lot on how you feel—and what it means. Focus on performance, but through the prism of habits and processes that have supported you in the past, to break free from the rut.

ISTP Introverted – Sensing – Thinking – Perceiving

A stressed ISTP develops a strong sense of isolation. You’ll find yourself solely focused on your own ideas or what you can prove, with no regard for other people’s opinions. You could be overly rational, overlooking improbabilities that could still influence outcomes, or highly unpredictable emotional variables. You might also overthink everything and become engulfed in a cloud of self-doubt as a result.

It’s possible that you’ll find yourself relying on others. You might put more faith in other people’s opinions than your own, become visibly emotional, or be overly sensitive to minor criticisms.

ESTP Extraverted – Sensing – Thinking – Perceiving

When ESTPs are stressed, they will lean into their dominant role, which is all about being present in the moment. It’s likely that you won’t want to prepare for the future or even the coming week. You’ll become fixated on sensory pleasures such as drinking, squandering money, and maybe even needing new expensive products. You will be unconcerned about the implications and will defy structure and authority.

You’ll work in a different manner than normal. You’ll become excessively focused on planning, paranoid about what could go wrong, and utterly single-minded, rather than free-thinking and versatile. To break free and re-enter the world, you will do something refreshing while pondering new ambitions or ways to innovate.

ISFJ Introverted – Sensing – Feeling – Judging

Stressed ISFJs require their routine. You want to stick to the status quo and follow the rules and guidelines to the letter. You won’t want to ruffle any feathers at work by speaking up, and you might even pretend that problems in your relationships aren’t as serious as they are. You might also notice that you’re spending too much time alone and disengaging with your friends.

If this continues, they may begin to act out of character. They may make illogical changes to their life or routines, or they may want to test out every new idea they have, causing them to become distracted and overworked.

ESFJ Extraverted – Sensing – Feeling – Judging

If they are under too much tension, ESFJs can become extreme pleasers. You’ll try to satisfy any request asked of you without challenging it, and you’ll become obsessed with ensuring that everyone thinks well of you. You might also forget to stick to the routine that helps you stay focused and less stressed in the first place.

They’ll start to overthink things. They can become excessively concentrated on information and fully immune to emotional inputs, which they usually incorporate so well when working against objectives.

ISFP Introverted – Sensing – Feeling – Perceiving

ISFPs are at their most authentic when they are at home, but when they are stressed, they will take this idea too far. You might become completely resistant to other people’s ideas, or you might lash out when someone tries to help or criticize your work.

When your feelings are weighing you down, it’s important to explore the physical universe: Collect evidence on your own, speak with others, read books that might be of interest to you, and make sure you’re not living in a bubble.

Checking the boxes may cause you to become hyper-focused. You might clean your house from top to bottom whether it needs it or not, make a five-year plan, or order others around, all of which are in direct opposition to the free-flowing and innovative state you project.

ESFP Extraverted – Sensing – Feeling – Perceiving

Stressed ESFPs will indulge themselves. You’ll want to forget about your schedules and everyday commitments and live in the moment. You can find yourself going out too much, wasting money on impulsive purchases, and pulling your friends into the turmoil of obligation-free living. None of this is a long-term solution.

You may be preoccupied with what you should do. You won’t be able to improvise in the heat of the moment. Focus on exploring a passion without an agenda to break free from your routine. This will allow you to pursue an interest without thinking about how it will fit into your life in the long run. That is how greatness is discovered.

INFJ Introverted – iNtuition – Feeling – Judging

Introverted intuition is the dominant feature of INFJs; you obey your gut instincts, depending on your store of acquired experience to perceive meaning in real life. When you’re under a lot of stress, you’ll rely too much on your instincts to solve problems, ignoring your highly developed people skills and logic.

Unpack an idea if you find yourself stuck on it. What is it that makes you feel this way? You could be under too much stress if you can’t come up with a rational answer. You may even find yourself overindulging in other ways, such as buying an extravagant dress that you don’t need, eating the whole cake, drinking all weekend, and so on.

ENFJ Extraverted – iNtuition – Feeling – Judging

When ENFJs are under pressure, they can go to any extent to satisfy others. You’ll try  to satisfy all of your family’s needs, cheer you up, and finish all of your extracurricular and volunteer work without even caring about your own emotional well-being.

Your intuition helps you to read others and prioritize instinctively, but when you’re overwhelmed, you lean into being everywhere for others and don’t let your other skills show.

You may find yourself overanalyzing every conversation, being unnecessarily cautious not to offend a friend without understanding it, playing it safe with your work suggestions, and so on. Not logically breaking down all the minutiae, but reading energy and feeling your way through things is your strength.

INFP Introverted – iNtuition – Feeling – Perceiving

When INFPs are stressed, feelings of individualism take over, causing them to focus solely on their own goals and needs. You’ll probably prefer to work and finish projects alone, avoiding your friends and family. You might also be sensitive about your decisions and lash out at anyone who criticizes your strategy in any way.

You can go into doer mode, where you are fully focused on completing tasks. You can become unusually opinionated, order people around, or become engrossed in the specifics of a project. To recenter yourself, you’ll need to reconnect with yourself and what matters to you.

ENFP Extraverted – iNtuition – Feeling – Perceiving

ENFPs who are depressed can become drowsy. Since you won’t know what to do with all of your creative energy, you’ll procrastinate on projects and try to fix someone else’s problems. You’ll be running on all sides, and although you can flame out, you won’t be able to stop your mind from buzzing.

You’ll resort to tried-and-true self-soothing techniques. You can isolate yourself from others, overindulge in comfort foods, listen to cheesy music, and decline to leave the apartment.

The best thing you can do is re-examine your choices, maybe through a project you’re excited about that can help you remain motivated and feel fulfilled while trying to channel your creative energies.

INTJ Introverted – iNtuition  – Thinking – Judging

When anxious, INTJs become hyper concentrated on a single vision. This usually has something to do with your career or a big objective you want to achieve. You’ll be reluctant to accept support or feedback because you assume your way is the only way. While many people think you’re a tough guy, you’re actually a very open-minded perceptive sort.

To minimize tension in your life, keep an eye out for this receptive mindset to change. Sensory pleasures, such as drinking, shopping, sex, or food, can entice INTJs.

ENTJ Extraverted – iNtuition – Thinking – Judging

When they’re nervous, ENTJs prioritize getting things done, finishing tasks, and micromanaging at work or at home. Instead of working your way through problems step by step, depending on your instincts to lead you through inefficiencies and shortcuts, you’ll seem to reach every stumbling block and spend a lot of time standing still.

Try pausing for a beat before beginning to punch numbers into the spreadsheet, or take a break to imagine various ways to move the pieces on the chess board. You may start to run solely on your emotions, giving in to whims, becoming noticeably irritated, or sulking.

INTP Introverted – iNtuition – Thinking – Perceiving

When an INTP is under a lot of tension, he or she may become hyperlogical. You can separate yourself from others, concentrating solely on logical solutions to problems without the assistance of others. You might find yourself scoffing at viewpoints that are too dramatic, or you might over-analyze circumstances and challenges to the point where you doubt yourself entirely.

You can begin to feel uncharacteristically emotional when provoked, excessively sensitive to others’ opinions, overly involved with others’ feelings, hung up on trivial details that don’t matter, and uncharacteristically sensitive to others’ opinions. By working on new methods, you’ll need to start retraining your rational processes.

ENTP Extraverted – iNtuition – Thinking – Perceiving

ENTPs who are overworked will want to pursue more. You’ll fill your social calendar with activities, launch a slew of new projects, and spend hours delving into every interesting idea that comes to mind. You may be nervous and have a nagging feeling of insomnia.

You might forget to prioritize logically and stick to your normal routines, which will ensure that you finish projects and tasks on time. Whether it is food, family, or sitting at home alone, you’ll find yourself finding peace, calm, and relaxing stuff. This is the polar opposite to the normal operating mode.

Conclusion

In this article the reaction of MBTI personality types when they are stressed were discussed. Knowing the MBTI form can be helpful in this regard.  

If you’re facing this, it may be a good idea to seek the help of a therapist or other mental health professional. You can find a therapist at BetterHelp who can help you learn how to cope and address it.

If you’ve enjoyed the ”MBTI’s when stressed” mentioned above, I would recommend you to take a look at ”Where should each MBTI live?” too.

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References

https://ap.themyersbriggs.com/content/Quick_Tips/VT_Type_stressors_and_reactions.pdf

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/s/stress

https://www.bustle.com/p/the-best-way-to-deal-with-stress-based-on-your-myers-briggs-personality-type-7815246

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