INFP or INTP?

[Oreocat6]

Im struggling to know if I'm INFP or INTP. For awhile I used to be sure I was INTP because I have a really high Ti and it describes the way I think. Yet I don't fit into the stereotypes of being detached and emotionless. I would describe myself as more sensitive and when something upsets me I can become really introspective and process emotions for a long time. I'm not very expressive of my emotions. I'm not the type who will talk about my emotions with someone because it makes me cringe but I'm still very emotional on the inside. I can often see things as an attack on my personal self because I struggle with identity and insecurity. Plus I'm very critical and judgemental of myself so any mistake can make me very uncertain. But when I realize my emotions are getting in the way I tend to rationalize my emotions and question why I am feeling this way and if my feelings are really justified. Being unbiased and rational is also really important to me but this is more when it comes to ideas, concepts and worldviews. It's unlikely for me to let my emotions get in the way when making an important decision, yet to say that emotions don't matter at all isn't accurate. The truth is very important to me so I always question my assumptions to make sure I haven't overlooked something or that I'm not biased in anyway. I would say I have a high Fi but my Ti is still more dominant. This seems a bit weird though since INTPs dominant function is Ti, a thinking function. Is it more likely I'm INFP with a more developed Ti? And I'm wondering if this is just because I struggle a lot with being insecure.

 

[Kingu Kurimuzon]

Consider looking into the possibility that you may be ISTJ or INTJ as well.

 

[Oreocat6]

Consider looking into the possibility that you may be ISTJ or INTJ as well.

I've considered it since they have Fi as their third function but I definitely use Ti more. So this leaves me confused

 

[SensEye]

You talk about your emotions, but when considering if you are an NF it might be better to talk about how you think about other people's emotions. Every NF I have known tends to obsess about that (too much in my opinion, but I like NFs in general). They always want peace and harmony in all their interactions and seem to place a high priority on that.

This is not to imply that as an INTP I don't consider other people's feelings at all, one needs social graces, but I am not going to prioritize how people feel about some thing/situation over what is the most rational analysis about that thing/situation. I am going to tell it like it is so to speak, and if that upsets someone, too bad for them, the truth is not sensitive to how they feel about it.

So if you are more concerned with feelings vs facts, you might be an NF. If not, I'd lean more towards INTP.

 

[SearchingforPeace]

How are you at verbalizing your feelings and thoughts?
Do you find brainstorming?
Are you organized?
How quick are you able to process new information?
Do you like "new" things or prefer to learn established ideas?
What do you to recover when worn out?
How old are you? Age range not exact age.

 

[Georgiillon]

Im struggling to know if I'm INFP or INTP. For awhile I used to be sure I was INTP because I have a really high Ti and it describes the way I think. Yet I don't fit into the stereotypes of being detached and emotionless. I would describe myself as more sensitive and when something upsets me I can become really introspective and process emotions for a long time. I'm not very expressive of my emotions. I'm not the type who will talk about my emotions with someone because it makes me cringe but I'm still very emotional on the inside. I can often see things as an attack on my personal self because I struggle with identity and insecurity. Plus I'm very critical and judgemental of myself so any mistake can make me very uncertain. But when I realize my emotions are getting in the way I tend to rationalize my emotions and question why I am feeling this way and if my feelings are really justified. Being unbiased and rational is also really important to me but this is more when it comes to ideas, concepts and worldviews. It's unlikely for me to let my emotions get in the way when making an important decision, yet to say that emotions don't matter at all isn't accurate . The truth is very important to me so I always question my assumptions to make sure I haven't overlooked something or that I'm not biased in anyway. I would say I have a high Fi but my Ti is still more dominant. Doodle Jump This seems a bit weird though since INTPs dominant function is Ti, a thinking function. Is it more likely I'm INFP with a more developed Ti? And I'm wondering if this is just because I struggle a lot with being insecure.
How good are you at strategizing? Do you easily break up projects into manageable tasks? Or do you have a tendency to wing projects and improvise as you go?
I'm very bad at strategizing, more the latter.

What's important to you and why?
Identity, knowledge, adventure

What are your aspirations?
I don't have any

What are your fears? What makes you uncomfortable? What do you hate? Why?
I'm scared of giving off the impression to others of my "younger self" (loud, dramatic, irrational, impulsive, self-centered, hysterical, short-sightered). I frequently imagine scenarios which make me feel uncomfortable. I hate loud noises, crowds, small talk (or just having to speak to people in person especially when unnecessary), and being stuck in the house all day.

What do the "highs" in your life look like?
being on public transport high on something listening to my favourite music, loads of wikipedia articles, new clothes

What do the "lows" in your life look like?
Getting ESFP as any kind of MBTI or socionics or Jung test result (or anyone saying anything about me that suggests that even if it doesn't involve typology at all)

I used to wonder exactly like you! Reading what you described, I see that you have traits of both INFP and INTP, especially the way you always self-reflect on your emotions and seek the truth, but are very sensitive to personal emotions. Maybe you are in the balanced development stage between Ti and Fi, so it is difficult to determine clearly. Take your time to observe yourself more, no need to rush to label, understanding yourself is more important than your type!