[AEIOU]

I love it.
Too bad too, because it only makes the big Pharmaceuticals richer and richer.

Every kid has to have letters now.

 

[ThoughtProcess]

I'm sure if he does it contains every letter of the alphabet.

I blame violent television, video games, and metal music and anything else that can possibly be blammed that isn't poor decision making skills.

His choices of entertainment have little to do with it.

 

[Kadjunga]

Sounds like depression to me. I went through something very similar when i had to drop out of college + go back home to pay the bills since my dad got laid off and mom became terminally ill. I don't know of anything that might help to get him out of that mind set besides a few good friends and his avoiding them now or driving them away now right? It's a big bottomless pit and it takes a lot to climb out of it.

But for your initial question, that is not a 'healthy' view of an istp, but rather in a bad mood. However, i've been called wacko more than once for my comical satire so yes, istp's can be crazy aswell. However even when i was down i never moved over to manipulation. I just -hate- people that do that. If i catch anyone trying that on me they will be sorry soon enough. It's a trait each one of us possess and especially those who love strategy and seeing how things tick / work out can excell in it. However, i wouldn't call it a 'typical ISTP trait' even tho we can excel at it.

Also, your initial assessment that his 'moodiness' comes from lack of understanding of feelings is partially accurate. He probably even doesn't know why he is so mad and infuriated and is in denial. Nothing can change that around, he has to realize it himself.

 

[Seralya]

A depressed ISTP becomes a shadow-form of ENFJ: needs to complain to everyone about everything that's going even slightly badly, understands every statement anyone says wrong in every possible way, most often as a personal attack, in order to get hurt by it.

It's a real pain, I can tell you.

 

[Tammy]

His choices of entertainment have little to do with it.

Sorry, you misunderstood. I was being sarcastic and mocking how parents often blame their children's behavioral problems on violent media.

 

[Tammy]

I talked to him today, and he does seem to be feeling down.

I invited him over in a few days for dinner (he likes my cooking) and I was thinking about asking him about how he has been feeling, but I think he'd much rather laugh and have a good time so I am going to rent some funny movies. Any of you guys have a favorite? My goal will be to just make him have a good time.

Is it just him, or are all ISTPs always hungry? He eats...everything and still has an amazing body. Actually, I don't think I've ever met an ISTP who wasn't attractive and didn't have large hands.

 

[Capsicum]

Any of you guys have a favorite?

Perhaps one of the Rush Hour films, or Shanghai Noon, or The Hangover... but whatever you choose, no Jim Carrey films.

Also, remember that all ISTP males want to be Clint Eastwood. Remember that when choosing a non-comedy film. :wink:

And yes, as others have said, your ISTP sounds like he's down.

 

[ThoughtProcess]

If he's down doing something physical and fun will help.

I never get tired of watching Curse of the Black Pearl.

 

[madhatter]

I'm always hungry. I would love if someone cooked for me all the time.

And Capsicum, it's not just ISTP males...I want to be Clint Eastwood! There are two kinds of people in this world: those with loaded guns and those that dig. You dig. roud:

Princess Bride is a great comedy. I always wanted to be the Dread Pirate Roberts too! :wink:

 

[Tammy]

If he's down doing something physical and fun will help.

I never get tired of watching Curse of the Black Pearl.

He loves the Pirates of the Caribbean! I completely forgot! Thank you for refreshing my memory ThinkingProcess! That...sounds funny. Hahaha!

And something physical and fun, eh? Like what? Any ideas?

 

[Tammy]

I'm always hungry. I would love if someone cooked for me all the time.

I would cook for you! Well, if I knew you. ISTP seem to be really earthy people who like to have their senses indulged, and I've noticed everytime I've cooked or given an ISTP a massage they are always very appreciate, and it's very sweet.

 

[ZC Carbon]

What most people think of as crazy is what I find to be an absolute blast.

 

[madhatter]

I would cook for you! Well, if I knew you. ISTP seem to be really earthy people who like to have their senses indulged, and I've noticed everytime I've cooked or given an ISTP a massage they are always very appreciate, and it's very sweet.

Excellent! I love filling my belly with goodies and tasty treats. :happy: Comfort foods are the best kind.

 

[AEIOU]

Also, remember that all ISTP males want to be Clint Eastwood.

Not quite sure about that, but I did just borrow Gran Torino on DVD, because I haven't seen it yet!

 

[madhatter]

That's a great movie! It was filmed near my hometown and Clint Eastwood was visiting VFWs a mile away from my work, and I missed him! :dry: I didn't hear about it until after.

 

[ThoughtProcess]

He loves the Pirates of the Caribbean! I completely forgot! Thank you for refreshing my memory ThinkingProcess! That...sounds funny. Hahaha!

And something physical and fun, eh? Like what? Any ideas?

:happy:

That'll mostly depend on his own interests. I'm always fond of swimming, though.

What most people think of as crazy is what I find to be an absolute blast.

So much this. :laughing:

 

[Tammy]

:happy:

That'll mostly depend on his own interests. I'm always fond of swimming, though.

Well, I have a pool so I'll be sure to ask him if he'd like to go swimming.

 

[Tammy]

I have another question, do settings manipulate ISTPs moods? And if so, what sort of settings bring out what state of mind, or feelings?

 

[madhatter]

I have another question, do settings manipulate ISTPs moods? And if so, what sort of settings bring out what state of mind, or feelings?

I don't quite understand the question. What do you mean by "settings"?

 

[Tammy]

Like how some people feel more comfortable in larger or smaller spaces, or how some people feel more comfortable in clean areas rather than messy ones. How an outside setting may make someone happier than an indoor one...etc.