Unhealthy ISFJs

Unhealthy Upper Functions: Check out the Si and Fe unhealthy function descriptions here

Si-Ti loop: An ISFJ in an Si-Ti loop begins to bypass the external connection emphasis of Fe in favor of the withdrawn analysis of Ti. This ISFJ becomes overly analytical and perhaps chronically anxious. They overthink most things, especially other people’s intentions and perceptions of them. They may become fixated on past mistakes and distrusting of reassurance from others. They find it more difficult to “let loose” and perhaps overcompensate, overwork themselves, and/or check-out from interacting with people entirely. This state is likely caused by perceived social rejection, a lack of confidence, or some sort of prolonged interpersonal conflict.

Ne grip: Instead relying on Si to ground themselves in what’s known, this ISFJ begins to reject the way they’ve traditionally done things and engage in uncharacteristic bursts of flightiness and unpredictability. Though they no longer trust their traditional methods, they become paralyzed by the thought of a million potential negative outcomes, making them feel lost and overwhelmed. This causes their decisions to be uncharacteristically impulsive, which is followed by immediate regret and a further sense of ambiguity and chaos. This state is likely caused by some event that causes them to question what they’ve always counted on as true or trustworthy, leading to a sort of existential crisis.