MBTI Personality Test, Anyone?

[azurbanclucker]

Honestly I don't recommend any iq tests lol. I think they're pretty useless for the average joe. Anything you find online was probably made to boost the egos of some crusty little neck bearded nerd who lives in his mother's basement.

Ay!

I do not live in my Mom's basement!

 

[PeaShack]

I've seen this a bit but just to clarify introversion does not necessarily mean one is shy or suffers from social anxiety. That is a separate thing. One can certainly be an introvert and suffer from shyness or social anxiety but one can also have those and be an extrovert. Rather, it more refers to whether social situations energize or drain you and whether you prefer to be by yourself or with others

Yes, social phobia is a separate issue.

However, many people may share traits of both introversion and extroversion…states that can vary according to life stage, mood, type of audience, level of intimacy with audience, medication and or ethanol status . I could certainly enjoy and not be “drained” by a large group of people I know, but a large party of strangers would be daunting. Being alone is lonely and I may seek out companionship, or I may want to have quiet time after being around a large crowd for a long time. “Ambiversion” is a term I’ve seen, meaning somewhere in between, which is where most of us lie.

I think perfectly psychologically labeling ourselves is like trying to nail fruit jello to the wall. You may hit a small piece of peach and pin that down, but not everything will hold. Bad analogy, but it’s all I can think of for the moment.

 

[thecatumbrella]

Just other people…I can crunch on ice all I want no problems, but if my husband so much as crunches on a raw carrot I want to leave the room (which I may do for close, casual family situations but not with others). It does elicit anger and aggression emotions that are now less difficult for me to navigate if I logically work through it. This was much harder when I was a kid!

I just asked Grok…the touch based aversions would be considered “Tactile Defensiveness”. As for our “neuro-divergence”, Dude, that’s probably highly integrated with our awesomeness and intelligence!

Grok:

The most common and established term for strong aversions or hypersensitivity to tactile (touch-related) stimuli is tactile defensiveness (also known as tactile hypersensitivity or over-responsivity to touch). This describes an exaggerated negative reaction to everyday touch sensations—like certain fabrics, light touch, textures, or hugs—that most people find neutral or pleasant. It often triggers discomfort, irritation, anxiety, or avoidance, and is frequently associated with sensory processing disorder (SPD), autism spectrum disorder, or other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Brains are so interesting. I'm glad you were able to find some tools to work through it. I'm not sure I even notice those kinds of noises from other people, so I imagine it's quite maddening to have it at the forefront of your mind! And the "tactile defensiveness" certainly sounds like me. Interestingly, I'm not on the spectrum, though I've heard introversion, in general, can mean you're hypersensitive to stimuli. At least, I know I am (sounds, smells, etc.)

I've seen this a bit but just to clarify introversion does not necessarily mean one is shy or suffers from social anxiety. That is a separate thing. One can certainly be an introvert and suffer from shyness or social anxiety but one can also have those and be an extrovert. Rather, it more refers to whether social situations energize or drain you and whether you prefer to be by yourself or with others

Absolutely. As introverted as I am, I have no problem with public speaking, and I like to think I'm pretty friendly for a hermit.

No, not that I can think of immediately. I have very low social IQ in the first place, so probably everything I do is awkward and embarrassing.

Me too, man. Me too. Any chance you were an only child as well?

“Ambiversion” is a term I’ve seen, meaning somewhere in between, which is where most of us lie.

My husband is 100% a fence-sitting ambivert. He truly has no social battery one way or another. A peak human specimen that has evolved beyond us normies, I guess.

Also, HAPPY NEW YEAR, BYC!

 

[azurbanclucker]

Me too, man. Me too. Any chance you were an only child as well?

Nope. Just a spaz.