ENTP Emotions

I think it's normal for people to not totally comprehend all of their feelings. I don't even comprehend all of my emotions, and I'm an infp and supposed to be an expert on that...

If he is a good guy and not emotionally stunted or living in torment over his feelings, then what is the problem?
Sometimes you just have to let people be who they are and experience things however is natural to them.
Just accept him. It sounds like you guys have a good thing going.

 

[MENTION=933]Seraphim[/MENTION]

That sounds almost exactly like me!! Maybe I really am an ENTP?!

From what I researched about ENTPs is that they seem to have a child-like innocence to them. My feelings are pretty basic. It's hard to answer questions like "how does that make you feel?" or "what are you feeling". Most of my emotions are empathy based. I feel what others feel to a degree.

Ne doms think rapidly and thought processes / moods can change just as quickly. I can be pissed off, yell, cry, laugh, all in the span of a few seconds.

Ne thought process is non-linear, web-like. One thing branches to another and another. Moods can change alongside where ever the thought goes in the web.

ENTPs value respect/admiration. Accepting him for who he is usually all it takes to turn that frown upside down.

I only decided to be an ENTP today, so I might be talking out my ass. Otherwise I typed myself as INFJ. So what do I know?

PS. It takes a real man to cry and not cowardly hide them like a little bitch. Oops, that was a little harsh...

NOTE: I should probably add that I am diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, so that may or may not affect how my emotions are perceived.

 

In my completely unprofessional opinion, depression is not caused by a chemical imbalance. While there is in fact a 'chemical imbalance' when one is suffering from clinical depression, I see it as the physiological manifestation of depression, rather than the cause. It's complicated, but essentially, depression is learned or is the result of inefficient energy use in the brain (there is a myriad of things that affect this). Also, in Ne types, they are the highest brain energy consumers of all the types. I keep referring to energy usage because I see depression essentially as a low state of energy (sadness and other symptoms are a by-product, imo).

Essentially what I am getting at, is that you are probably right.

 

You do kinda strike me as one.

 

I had the same thought!

 

I see you've changed your type. Something about the ENTP description resonated with you deeply. It's often that kind of revelation that is most reliable... or at least convincing.

Seeing as our two types are ideal romantic matches, according to some theories:

[video=youtube;49Y5UcT6lZY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49Y5UcT6lZY[/video]

 

Socratic method would be the most effective. You can describe how you discern your feelings to him, especially in some kind of concrete way.

I am seeing an ENFJ girl that is attempting to do the same for me. One example is she asked me if I had a good sleep. Usually I respond with a very nondescript 'I slept ok'. However, this time, I told her that I did not understand how to discern if I had a good sleep or not. She asked if I woke up tired or groggy. I said no. Then she said I had a good sleep.

I need to understand the logical boundaries/criteria in order to discern a vague abstract concept. Otherwise my internal understanding is blurred into a spectrum of similar thoughts/feelings/concepts.

 

LOL! Funny, that scene in that movie came to mind when I was thinking about a past ENTP relationship. That was exactly how he acted too, at times.

 

I think i know exaclty what you mean. The emotions are childlike and pure in many of the ENTPs and INTPs that i know. The caring is truly heartfelt. I think the key is learning to process these emotions and experience into feelings and wisdom.

I find this hard- i have often struggled with trying to process my emotions. I find it easier to accepts others emotions than my own at times. Sometimes i find others emotions hard to deal with too. It takes me a long time to process emotions. In the moment they can feel quite foreign and confronting. Especially negative emotions. When i was younger i would try to just ignore these at times. I learned that i could not be free from something i had never faced though. Sometimes i dont know what im feeling. I guess what really helped was understanding that i could feel emotions fully without having to be overcome by them or 'lost'. I allow myself to give in and feel, and know that in time it will pass and i will understand. When im feeling very emotional i like to be alone to process and feel. I really need space to myself. I find that ENTPS prefer to be around people when they are feeling emotional and use the imput of others to process their emotions. This has caused conflict with between my ENTP friends and I at times. I want space and they need to talk. I think they get a lot out of sharing, brainstorming and analysing with others- Ne-Ti-Fe-Si. I have learned to accomodate this but it is still hard at times

 

Wait, NTP or NFP?

Assuming we are talking about normal and/or general depiction, not healthy / well-developed ones OR unhealthy/underdeveloped ones:

ENFP tend to be highly saturated and vivid; the purity is not 'childishness' but more like, neon-like emotions.

ENTP.... They can express their thoughts well with good eloquence. They also can do the same with emotion-based thoughts, or 'emotion' disguised as logic, (I hope you can get what I meant..it's something akin to Fe), BUT like their fellow introverted cousin, recognizing and expressing pure emotions are different kinds of devil. It's not that he's not emotional, or sensitive, but one may have harder times recognizing them and expressing it accordingly. (as in, very very low Fi. The Trickster)

To put it in colors...
Dark Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, >>>> NTPs tend to blur them all into Blue.
Maroon, Blood Red, Vermillion, Scarlet >> NTPs tend to blur them all into Red.

So it can be highly confusing at times, when there are myriad of feelings.
Of course, as an NTP develops, so is their emotional radar and the words to express them. They will and can distinguish one feelings from another, and respond properly.