Yeah I'm sorry I just realized I managed to put the post in the wrong place *facepalm* xD....I'm reposting it in the right forum and will ask the admins to remove this one! Sorry INTJ's :frustrating:
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Hm, now I'm glad I posted in the wrong place anyway. Thanks for your insights! 
I think he describes it a bit different than you. When I go with your definition it's definitely not what I have. And I'm pretty sure I'm not narcissistic or show any form of destructive tendencies.
Your description of the current state of society pretty much nailed it. Depressing ... but accurate. If you ever write a book about that let me know, I'll buy it
But at least where I live, there's not much open talk about or emphasize on feelings and I can't see feeling being praised in the media neither. There seems to be much more emphasis on facts and everything that can be scientifically proven. Which is fine with me. But I think people can't act rational anymore because feeling is still a no-no topic, so no-one can really cope with it and just acts pseudo-rational and is not aware of the underlying emotions that control their decisions.
But ever compared a US news coverage to one in Germany? It's a bit like blockbuster compared to documentary. So I can see how you can think that there's a bit too much feeling in the air in the media.
And thanks for the links to the article and for taking the time to reply!
I should come over to the INTJs more often
I'm not able to post links ... not enough posts yet. But you can just search for "INFJ on toxic shame" on YouTube and it will be the first video in the list.
I think he describes it a bit different than you. When I go with your definition it's definitely not what I have
. And I'm pretty sure I'm not narcissistic or show any form of destructive tendencies.Yes, I know what that is. My main anxiety issue are panic attacks and derealization can be a symptom. I think it's actually the most disturbing one for most people. I've also learned that the only way to get through it is to accept it and not to push it away. It's pretty much like being ok with the feeling of dying any second. Not the easiest thing to do I have to say ..
You're right. It shouldn't be normal though, at least not to this extend. Most people don't know that anxiety is the most common mental health issue (on the planet), because a lot of people are afraid to talk about it (out of shame?). At least I don't really give a F about that anymore. I'm also aware that there is a reason for all that. I had slight issues with it before but it only hit hard after my burnout. So yeah, there's a message hidden inside ... And I'm by far not the only one getting that message. But in a society were people want to pop the magic pill for everything I'm not sure it's received that often.
Your description of the current state of society pretty much nailed it. Depressing ... but accurate. If you ever write a book about that let me know, I'll buy it
That's probably the only point I have to disagree with. I guess I know where you're coming from: People being controlled by and manipulated through their emotions, to a point where they can't act rational anymore (?).
But at least where I live, there's not much open talk about or emphasize on feelings and I can't see feeling being praised in the media neither. There seems to be much more emphasis on facts and everything that can be scientifically proven. Which is fine with me. But I think people can't act rational anymore because feeling is still a no-no topic, so no-one can really cope with it and just acts pseudo-rational and is not aware of the underlying emotions that control their decisions.
But ever compared a US news coverage to one in Germany? It's a bit like blockbuster compared to documentary. So I can see how you can think that there's a bit too much feeling in the air in the media.
And thanks for the links to the article and for taking the time to reply!
I should come over to the INTJs more often
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