ISTJ Depression: When Your Systems Start Failing You
My inbox showed 127 unread emails at 7:43 AM on a Thursday. Every single one required a response, a decision,…
My inbox showed 127 unread emails at 7:43 AM on a Thursday. Every single one required a response, a decision,…
Three months into my first executive role, every task was completed flawlessly. Client presentations delivered on time. Team projects color-coded…
When everything that used to captivate your analytical mind suddenly feels pointless, you’re experiencing something far more specific than ordinary…
The painting sat unfinished on the easel for three weeks. Not because you didn’t have time. Not because you were…
Your mind goes quiet at parties. Analysis comes naturally. Emotional displays feel performative. Is this depression, or are you just…
People assume ESFPs bounce back from anything. They see the energy, the adaptability, the constant forward motion, and conclude that…
The emergency room was packed, but my mind was somewhere else entirely. Three failed businesses in two years, each one…
Your therapist asks how you’re feeling. You say “fine” because explaining this disconnect between your usually quick decisions and current…
According to a 2023 study from the University of Pennsylvania, ESFJs who experience depression report feeling “fundamentally broken” at rates…