What about the the INFJ with ADHD? Does the personality type mean they are more prone to ADHD/ADD or not? The thing about personality types is simple. That’s what they are. Personalities. People with different personality types might exhibit traits of other things but this doesn’t mean they have it.
Some personality types exhibit more traits of certain disorders than one other. However, in order to be sure of a disorder or mental health challenge, it is important to take a step back and analyze. It is also important to have a proper diagnosis. Although some personality types are prone to certain conditions, the last thing you want to do is make an assumption and/or misdiagnose yourself.
The INFJ
INFJ (Introversion, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging) is one of the 16 personality types of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). People with this personality types are known to be logical, hardworking, reserved and compassionate. They tend to value the connections around them and can be protective of their personal space.
They are very much introverted and like all introverts they enjoy spending quality type with themselves. When they manage to socialize, they would require time to recharge.
The INFJ is usually referred to as “The Idealist”, “The Advocate” and/or “The Counselor”. The INFJ is this and many more.
However, the question is, how about the INFJ with ADHD? Do they exist? Are they more prone to ADHD than other personality types? And how can they manage this?
The INFJ with ADHD
When it comes to certain subjects, the INFJ might struggle with inspiration to pursue it. But when it comes to the ability to focus, they usually do not have a problem with that. Just like other introverted children and even adults, the INFJ can spend a lot of time daydreaming and living in their own imagination. This can make them appear to having an attention problem.
They enjoy spending time alone and this isn’t something a lot of people understand so it can also come of as traits of a disorder. When it comes to getting things done, they have enough focus to carry out tasks. So no, the INFJ doesn’t normally have an attention problem, but instead an inspiration problem.
Symptoms of An INFJ with ADHD
There are INFJs who have an attention problem but this has nothing to do with their personality role and they could struggle with it daily. When they begin finding it difficult to focus on things they generally used to enjoy doing, it can affect the INFJ. Here are a few symptoms of ADHD/ADD in INFJs.
- Difficulty paying attention to things you enjoy.
- Short attention span.
- Hyper activeness in a case of ADHD and not ADD.
- Difficulty listening to others.
- Easily distracted and forgetful.
- Poor study and organization skills.
- Difficulty waiting for your turn in a case of ADHD.
- Not thinking risks through and talking excessively.
- Inability to stay on tasks.
How To Manage ADHD/ADD As An INFJ
How do you manage your day-to-day life as an INFJ with ADHD?
1. Therapy
Therapy is a great way to manage your ADHD. Talking to a therapist doesn’t only help clear your mind but it gives you an insight on what to do or what to not do. Your therapist would have great advice on how to navigate life as someone with ADHD.
2. Medications
There are medications for ADHD so visiting your doctor is one important way to know if you should get on medications or if you shouldn’t. Refrain from prescribing these drugs to yourself without consulting your doctor.
Other ways to manage ADHD is:
- Carry out activities once you think of them. Procrastination just leads to more procrastination and this increases your work load and overwhelms you.
- Work with a day planned to help you collect your thoughts and know the activities you should be carrying out at a particular time.
- Lists are your friends as they help you stay on track on all the activities you are required to carry out.
- Setting an automatic reminder to help you with your lists and day planner shouldn’t be ignore.
- Keep your items at designated places to reduce the chances of forgetfulness.
These are helpful tips for an INFJ or anyone struggling with ADHD. Which of these tips appeals to you the most?
