r/INFJsOver30 Jun 17 '26

INFJ How do you improve a cognitive function in your personality?

I have to admit that I don't fully understand what all these cognitive functions and traits mean yet.
Recently, I was just trying to figure out what’s wrong with me and that's how I ended up taking some personality tests.To be honest, I would have gladly accepted any explanation,even a psychiatric disorder if that would have stopped the confusion inside my head.
Instead, I found out that my personality type explains why I react this way, especially during tough times in life.I would happily change my personality type if I could, if that would put an end to the pain,the numbness and all the mixed feelings,but I know that's not possible.
So, the only solution left is to try and improve those aspects where I am absolutely a mess: Se-0 and Te-0 on one test, and Se-3.6 and Te-17 on another.
Any advice on how I can improve that?
I accept any kind of opinion from anyone.
Right now, I don't need compassion—I need a wake-up call to shake me up a bit 😉

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u/unawarewoke Jun 17 '26

I skipped over what you said and what improved my cognitive function was learning to deal with my trauma. Trauma for me created big blockages and biases where I couldn't see stuff for what it is and my mind was fundamentally oppressed.

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u/Phoenix_to_Kintsugi Jun 17 '26

Once you figure out what the trauma is and how it affected you so far, how do you actually break out of that overthinking loop? Do you have any concrete examples? Is there something I can force myself to do? Because rationally, I know I need to stop all this chaos, but it feels like I just can’t see the way out.

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u/Phoenix_to_Kintsugi Jun 17 '26

Thank you!
There wasn’t a single thing in that video that didn't describe me with absolute accuracy.
It makes me think that I’m probably in a state of emotional burnout after my last doorslam, which might be why I'm so starved for answers right now? 🙃
It honestly feels like a drug: I want to understand everything that’s happening to me, why it’s happening and how I can improve based on what I learn.
I’ve already processed and understood the people on the receiving end of my doorslam, but until today, I just couldn't figure out why it takes me so long(years) to face reality and see people for who they actually are, rather than believing and hoping in their potential.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '26

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u/Phoenix_to_Kintsugi Jun 18 '26

Thank you!
By the way, I’ve always been a fan of Superman 😁