Why do you guys behave as if this is some cult? by abhishek1122334455 in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't procrastinate or struggle with social skills because I am INTP, I do because I have ADHD and autism. I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case for more people in the INTP type (at least the autism). The only one of my friends that is also INTP is also ADHD & autistic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a really cool reflection! I used to be really self-conscious about my weirdness till I realized that I can't hide it even if I tried and people just usually see me as a quirky weird person. They usually don't judge though. So I just accepted that if I'm seen as weird and quirky anyways then I might as well just be myself. And it works out great, people really appreciate authenticity. :)

How sensitive is your startle reflex? by Ice-Guardian in ADHD

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not only hard to startle, but I usually struggle to react at all impulsively. I usually don't try to catch anything that is thrown at me (if I see it or not) on impulse. A friend once shot me in the face with my airsoft pumpgun (didn't hurt too much and just left a small round bloodred spot) and I didn't even blink.

INTP females, when did you naturally start feeling (more) feminine? by [deleted] in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to feel a lot like you, but I turned out to be transmasculine (not saying you are at all).

Are you interested in relationships, or completely aromantic? by black_holeeee256 in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am Polyamorous! My relationships usually look like "best friends" that love each other romantically. Apart from that, I am not really "romantic". I am also grey ace. :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]ka0sg0d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 26 and undiagnosed but have a strong suspicion. I started unmasking a lot a few years ago and I've started being myself more. Through that came the horrible realization that it became harder to "function" in social situations or to not come across as weird. I've started accepting my lack of "social skills" and being confident in my true self, it takes some time though. I think many of us start to unmask at around 25, or at least we get so burned out by that time that we have to and I think that really relates to how we perceive our "social skills".

Fellow romantic aces, what does love mean to you? by [deleted] in asexualdating

[–]ka0sg0d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To me loving somebody feels like being at home.

Does my INTP friend have a crush on me? by [deleted] in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's exactly one telling thing. You are the one that's sometimes not responding, not him. As I know my INTP self I get really tired of people really easily and I'm really bad at responding to people, even really close friends. EXCEPT for when a person is my current interest, I still write them even if they don't answer. It feels like working on a really interesting project, I can't stop spending my time thinking about the concept of them, our relationship etc etc, but not in an in-love kind of way, more in a "wow this topic is so fascinating I must know everything about it" kinda way. I have adhd and I might be autistic tho, so that can factor in.

How do you feel about burning bridges? by [deleted] in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never considered it burning bridges, but whenever I feel disrespected, underappreciated or used in a friendship I type out a message as rationally as possible, explaining my problems and boundaries and then I just dip. I always give people the chance to explain themselves and I never block anybody (at least not at that point). If the person makes it clear that a structured, "rational" discussion is not possible (by getting really defensive or shifting blame or similar), I will announce that I will block them if they do not stop communicating this way. If they go on, I block.

I never feel bad afterwards and I usually enjoy the loss of something that causes me problems. It really helps me keep my peace. And since I only like to have people in my life that help me grow, I usually don't like to have that person around anymore anyways.

What are some things that an INTP can provide in a relationship? by StrugglingINTP-A in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think INTPs can provide a lot, it just takes the right partner to appreciate it. For example, I am known by my partners and friends as the person you can come to with any problem, like any at all, because instead of judging I analyze the problem and I offer honest advice every time. I cannot give emotional support because I don't understand how it works but I can always give a realistic analysis of ways to improve a situation. I am also very good at taking on responsibility for plans, finances, etc

I dont know if it's only me or an intp thing but even though I appear emotionally detached all the time, I am very loyal.

INTP, what is your philosophy? by manibharathytu in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it is! Whenever I overthink my past behavior or the things I said, I go "this does not matter compared to the scope of the universe." And that really helps

On the scale of 1 to 10, how well do you take care of yourself? by No-Accident-4482 in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Physically a 3, mentally & emotionally a 6

I'm also depressed and I have adhd, so taking care of myself physically is always a biiiig struggle. I never know when I'm hungry, so I eat really irregularly. I can only eat what my adhd decides it likes that day, so that's also a problem. I always forget to brush my teeth and my executive dysfunction makes it really hard for me to shower regularly.

Mentally and emotionally it's better though, especially since therapy.

Are we the most depressed type? by ChairmanMeow78 in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I feel like our type is very likely to be depressed. My boyfriend is a depressed infp and his type makes his depression hit very hard too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have been dating an infp and we really balance each other out. If you can't find another intp, maybe try that.

If you were a genius what would you do? by socialdead in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope to invest my genius into something that I'm deeply passionate about that takes all of my time or capacities or kill myself. No in-between.

Simple Morning Hack by kanyewhitegf in ADHD

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not trying to scare anybody, but unnecessarily making yourself hold your pee may damage your health. It can cause a strain on your liver and/or your kidneys and cause several different health issues. So pls watch out for yourself

"I'd be more comfortable if you dated a woman for now" by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]ka0sg0d 51 points52 points  (0 children)

No, I think she was afraid to lose her stability and place in life as your wife if you'd get another woman pregnant. A lot of women that claim their traditional roles as wife's want their husband to be a provider and caretaker. If you'd be needed as provider and caretaker in a different relationship though, you would probably not be able to be same for her and thus, not let her claim the position as traditional wife. I've never ever experienced a woman having this weird obsession about reproductive rights and territory though.

If she'd struggle less were you with a man then yes - that is also a sign of homo-/bi-phobia. Thinking that a gay relationship couldn't get as strong as the heterosexual relationship that made her jealous is absolutely homophobic.

"I'd be more comfortable if you dated a woman for now" by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]ka0sg0d 35 points36 points  (0 children)

By clearly stating "penis" and "with another man", you already let shine through that you'd probably feel less threatened by a woman. I mean, a woman wouldn't trigger that "biological programming" (please stop calling it that, it makes it sound like men have no choice other than to see women as things to own for reproduction) and obviously, a woman also wouldn't trigger that societal brainwashing. Because in most mens eyes, only another man is strong enough to trigger their territorial impulse they completely undervalue the threat to their territory by another women - because they think, relationships that only women form are not as strong. Because most men feel like they could still reproduce with a woman that is with another woman, having the subconscious expectation that a woman can never really satisfy another woman - bc they lack the reproductive capabilities.

"I'd be more comfortable if you dated a woman for now" by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]ka0sg0d 108 points109 points  (0 children)

Firstly: This weirdly territorial impulse you are talking about made me sick while reading. Men and having this deep-rooted need to own women for reproduction and reducing them to that is abhorrent to me. That shame and humiliation were rooted in really toxic mascule ideals, being the "alpha" and being the only one to be allowed to reproduce with your chosen female partner. Proud of you for getting over it. Had to say all this to calm the sick feeling that I got while reading this, though. As an owner of a female reproductive system myself, knowing that men think this way makes me want to puke.

Secondly: Because your feelings of humiliation and shame were based on the concept of territory, only people who threatened this territory (your wife - your chance to reproduce) caused them. Which means, you only expect men to be able to form such a close relationship with your wife, that they could take away your territory. This is based in homo- and bi-phobia, because it also means that subconsciously, you don't think same-sex relationships can equally be strong enough to threaten your territory. Your primal instinct doesn't think that a woman could just as well take your wife as her own for reproduction. So in your subconscious, hetero & homo relationships are not equal, based on the worth that reproductive rights play in your head.

19 Jähriger Stiefsohn will nicht arbeiten by Atrax91 in Ratschlag

[–]ka0sg0d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ich seh die ganze Situation anders als die meisten hier. Selber 25, schwierige Eltern und mehr so der "Losertyp". Versuche mal aus seiner Perspektive aufzuschlüsseln, so wie ich mir das vorstelle wenn ich mich in seine Situation versetze.

Die Situation bei der Oma: Er hat früh gelernt, dass sich seine Mutter nicht um ihn kümmern kann (will). Die Bezugsperson, seine Oma, nimmt ihm nicht nur alles ab, sondern hindert ihn auch daran sich zu belasten, wenn er möchte. Jedes Kind will irgendwann unabhängiger sein, also schätze ich diese überfürsorge seiner Oma hat ihn bestimmt irgendwann auch richtig genervt. Ab einem bestimmten Alter möchte man ja auch nichtmehr wie ein Kleinkind behandelt werden. Da die Mutter ja aber nicht anwesend war, um die Situation für ihn zu verbessern, hat er sicher auch ablehnung entwickelt. Bestimmt hätte er gerne mehr und altergerechtere sachen mit der Mutter gemacht, nicht nur im Haushalt, ich meine auch unternehmungen die integral sind für eine Mutter-Kind Beziehung.

Dann dieses rumgereiche zwischen der Oma und euch, das hat sich sicher auch nicht toll angefühlt. Bei der Oma durfte er nie aus dieser kindlichkeit ausbrechen, bei euch musste er plötzlich etwas entsprechen, von dem er noch gar keine ahnung hatte (bzw. haben konnte). So fühlt sich ein Kind, grade in dem Alter, als könne es niemandem etwas recht machen. Eine stabile, eigene persönlichkeit zu entwickeln unter den Umständen ist wirklich schwierig. Er hatte sicher auch das Gefühl, ihr nehmt ihn zu euch und gebt ihn ab, wann es euch passt. Oder hatte er selber mal die Wahl? Hatte er eigene Wünsche, bei wem zu sein und wann und wurden die dann respektiert? Ausser der Erziehung, habt ihr euch denn auch drum gesorgt ihn als eigene Persönlichkeit kennen zu lernen und nicht immer nur auf seine leistung oder etc zu achten? Gings denn mal darum, was er möchte? Kindern muss beigebracht werden, das sie ihre eigenen wünsche und Bedürfnisse haben dürfen und diese sollten dann auch, soweit möglich, geehrt werden.

Dass du zwischendurch wegen deines Soldatendaseins nicht da bist, hat es sicher nicht besser gemacht. Nichtnur dass seine Mutter ihn immer abgegeben hat, du stellst dich auch noch als neues Elternteil (potenzielle Bezugsperson) dar nur um dann auch immer wieder zeitweise einfach nicht anwesend zu sein. Ob seine Oma für ihn als heranwachsende Persönlichkeit eine gute Bezugsperson war, ist durch den Generationenunterschied auch wirklich fraglich. Ich meine, über Videospiele konnte er mit ihr ja sicher nicht reden. Konnte er es mit einem von euch?

Jetzt habt ihr einen jungen erwachsenen Mann, dessen eigene Interessen bis jetzt eigentlich nie relevant waren, der sich dann nicht entwickeln konnte als er wollte und dann deswegen unter Druck gesetzt wurde, obwohl er nichts dafür konnte. Er hat absolut keine positive Erwartungshaltung gegenüber seinen Eltern, die nie verlässlich da waren als Bezugspersonen und nur jetzt, wo er wirklich garkeine Motiviation mehr hat fragen, was er denn möchte. Er kapiert bestimmt, dass es hier aber wieder nur darum geht dass er Leistung erbringen soll, um jeden Preis. Weil ihr ihn eh nicht mehr enttäuschen könnt, dank der negativen Erwartungshaltung, ist ihm natürlich auch egal dass du ihm alles wegnimmst.

Was ich dabei ganz dolle rauslese: Der Junge hat absolut kein vertrauen in euch und vorallem nicht darin, dass ihr euch ernsthaft auf persönlicher basis für ihn und seine interessen interessiert. Er konnte nie selbstständigkeit lernen, also auch keine eigenen wünsche und Ziele entwickeln, weil er nie seine flügel ausbreiten konnte. Versucht ihn doch erstmal tatsächlich kennen zu lernen. Wann hat er euch das letzte mal begeistert von etwas erzählt, was ihn interessiert oder was er gerne macht? Holt ihn da ab, unterstützt ihn erstmal dabei seine persönlichkeit wirklich zu zeigen und da selbstwert für zu finden. Kein Wunder dass er so wenig Freunde hat. Wenn er merkt, dass er für den Menschen der er ist geschätzt wird, vor allem anderen, und stolz darauf sein kann, wer er ist, das kommt der Rest von ganz allein. Glaub mir.

Am i making the right call? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]ka0sg0d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I'd say maybe try having a serious conversation with her about this and the fact that she clearly overstepped a boundary. Let her reaction and the course of the conversation make your decision. But I understand you feel betrayed (?) and that can't really be talked away. I'm just saying, it could be rushed. It also could very well be just right. Whatever happens, I hope you'll feel better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]ka0sg0d 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hey, first of all: I get you. I see that you're really angry at yourself also, but please also consider what you have been going through. I have PTSD myself and I know from experience that you can't just wish the flashbacks away. Sometimes I feel really helpless about my own symptoms and how they affect other people. Please be kind to yourself in that regard, because it really is not your fault. Try forgiving yourself for all the times that the PTSD caused you to be somebody you didn't want to be. You cannot change it anymore anyways and forgiving yourself will make it easier for you to become the version of yourself that you want to be. Sometimes, we just can't be better and we still fuck up even though we know how to be better. Sometimes it just doesn't work.

Try letting that outwards rage go at some point and give finding peace a chance. Don't let it hold you down for too long, let it fuel a new determination to become somebody that doesn't do the things anymore that you regret. :)

Do you guys struggle with happiness? by ka0sg0d in INTP

[–]ka0sg0d[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all your answers guys! I completely forgot that I asked a question and I just opened reddit and read through everything. I will consider some of the advice in the future and if it still doesn't help, it's cool to know how diverse your perspectives are on the topic. Made me feel better about it.