How to deal with 'depressed emotions': A guide to coping with different MBTI personalities and self-regulation

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The word 'Blues' comes from music, but in a psychological context, it usually refers to a temporary emotional trough , such as a bad emotional experience caused by love breakup, failure, fatigue, loneliness, etc. This type of emotion is different from clinical depression and is usually not persistent and pathological, but a normal reaction in life.

This article will combine the MBTI type sixteen personality theory to analyze in detail the typical response methods and adjustment suggestions of different personality types when facing 'depressed mood'. If you don’t know your personality type yet, please go to the free MBTI personality test to get your exclusive analysis.

Analytical personality (INTJ, INTP, ENTJ, ENTP): a lonely person who uses his brain

Characteristic traits:

Advocate logic and rational thinking
Expert in strategic planning
Introverted and not good at expressing emotions
Easy to regard emotions as 'problems to be solved'

When MBTI analytical personality falls into a downturn, it often tries to get rid of the pain through analysis or thinking , such as asking yourself: 'How come I am like this?', 'Why can't I control my emotions?', but this way of handling is likely to make the emotions suppressed deeper, and even create a 'reasonable shame.'

Countermeasures:

Accepting emotions itself is irrational : Don’t rush to “solve problems” and allow yourself to have emotional fluctuations;
Emotional logs are your best friend : write down ideas and understand the root of emotions in the way you are good at;
Don't be alone for too long : Although you are good at independence, proper company may be more helpful than thinking.

👉 View a detailed interpretation of each analytical personality:

Diplomatic personality (INFJ, INFP, ENFJ, ENFP): a poet who feels emotions

Characteristic traits:

Highly sensitive, rich emotional experience
Pay attention to human significance and self-growth
Incline to immerse yourself in your emotions and reflect on them
Full of idealism and humanistic care

When facing a depressed mood, MBTI diplomatic personality often turns emotions into a journey of 'meaning exploration' . They will ask, 'What did this learn?' 'Does this mean I miss something?' Although this deep thinking can certainly help growth, if you indulge for too long, it may also cause emotional procrastination.

Countermeasures:

Find meaning in your emotions, but don’t stay for too long ;
Set clear goals and gradually get out of the emotional swamp ;
Daily care is very important : eat well, sleep well, and move. These are not chicken soup, but science.

👉 In-depth understanding of the psychological characteristics of diplomatic personality:

Guardian personality (ISTJ, ISFJ, ESTJ, ESFJ): a self-suppressor in the heart of responsibility

Characteristic traits:

Pay attention to order and sense of responsibility
Pay attention to tradition and rules
Inclined to suppress emotions to maintain stability
Like to spend time on 'meaningful things'

The MBTI guardian personality's response to depression is usually: continue to operate the system and restore order as soon as possible . They will divert their attention by cleaning, organizing documents, and completing tasks. But emotions will not disappear because of this, but may become internalized into pressure.

Countermeasures:

Face emotions in a planned manner : set 'emotional processing time', such as writing an emotional diary, and chatting with friends;
Use a 'sense of purpose' to transform emotions : plan a change and establish new habits;
Allow yourself to be taken care of : You don't need to always be the one who 'holds everything'.

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Exploration personality (ISTP, ISFP, ESTP, ESFP): the boundary line between action and escape

Characteristic traits:

Like freshness and freedom
Focus on sensory experience and instant feedback
Not good at dealing with emotions for a long time
Strong action, but may be emotionally evaded

The way to deal with MBTI's exploratory personality is often: do something to divert attention . For example, travel, entertainment, socializing, shopping... This can indeed bring pleasure in the short term, but if the problems behind the emotions are completely ignored, it is easy to cause repeated depression.

Countermeasures:

Stay for a short time and understand 'why sad' ;
Express emotions through creation : painting, writing songs, and photography are all excellent healing tools;
Balance 'escape' and 'face' : Allow yourself to have fun, but don't forget to face problems.

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General Model of Emotion Regulation: Awareness → Action → Self-care

No matter what your MBTI personality is, the following three steps are something we can refer to when dealing with depression:

1. Awareness of emotions:

It’s not about escaping or suppressing it, but about seeing it clearly and saying it out loud : “I feel a little uncomfortable now.”

2. Starting from a small action:

There is no need to 'get out of the trough' immediately, you can make a small goal first, such as: 'I decided to tidy up the room today.'

3. Basic care must be implemented:

Eating, sleeping, exercising, and socializing are scientifically proven .

Extended advice: If you want to have a deeper understanding of your personality

📍Recommended to go to the free MBTI personality test to get your personality type and learn how to deal with your emotions that suit you.
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Emotion is an important part of human beings, regardless of the high or low character. Being able to understand and treat one's emotions well is itself a kind of maturity of personality. I wish you to spend every 'depressed mood' and move towards a more complete self.

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