Can Enneagram type 7s be introverted?

[Codie]

The descriptions of 7's always imply that they're so bubbly, and energetic.. some even state or strongly imply "extroverted" in the description. But, is it possible to be a slightly more withdrawn, sensitive, introvert and still be a 7?
I've started to wonder if I'm a 7, I really relate now I'm in a better place mentally/ emotionally. When I was depressed I self-typed as a 1.. reading back on the descriptons I don't relate at all to 1 like I thought I did, the 1 mindset I had was born out of neurosis. I still think that 1 is in my tritype along with 7 and 4. If I was a 4 (which is another strong possiblity) I would have integrated to 1 in a healthy state.. I do relate to 4 descriptions, but I don't integrate into 1. So, maybe I'm a 1 whos integrated into 7?? or a 7 whos no longer desintegrating into 1.... I keep flip flopping between 1,4 and 7 it's really hard to place myself. any ideas

[squark]

I don't think 7s can be introverted, but they certainly can have withdrawn periods. The reason for the extroversion of 7s isn't about being bubbly or anything, it's that they are very externally-focused, not very introspective. Very much looking at the external world for stimulation etc.

What about the 7 do you relate to?

[Roro]

Why not? Being introverted doesn't necessarily mean you can't have the core motivations of a 7.

[squark]

Here's video interview on both 4 and 7 that may be helpful:

Seven- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VemLag8jkA
Four- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA27yA2AYx0

When I watched these, it's been awhile, I took down some notes about what the people said, and something that stood out as a difference between them was that 4s are very self-aware and introspective, but 7s struggle with that. Obviously there are a lot more differences, but imo 4 is an introverted type, and 7 is an extroverted one, just if you look at the way introverts relate things through themselves, something that 7s don't do.

[woofwoofl]

I might know a Fe-SEI 7w6...

[Park]

7s are usually elephants.

[FoxOnStilts]

It depends on how you define introversion. If you mean it in the social sense- drained of energy by being around people- then yes, a 7 can be introverted. But they have to have something to distract them. Most of the 7 descriptions seem tailored towards ExFp types, so they focus more on the relations and "OMG PEOPLE ALL THE TIME" side, but that isn't really a big part of their motivation. 7s just need distraction from themselves.

Which is why, if you see introversion as having to have some sort of introspection, then, no. A 7 cannot be introverted. 7s avoid introspecting as much as possible because it makes them sad. Me? I'm a 7. I probably come off as introverted. I am the quiet one in groups unless I get amped up about something, but I rarely introspect, because it brings me pain and sadness that 7s try to avoid. Instead, I fill my mind up with ideas. For the longest time, I thought this was the same as introspection, but it isn't. I spend time thinking baout things, how things fit together, my latest obsession, planning for the future, etc., but I don't spend time thinking about myself in the world, my flaws, or how I fit into the universe or relate with others. I only do that when I get bored, and I fall into a depressive funk. It happens when I run out of things to distract myself with mentally, so I do eventually have to venture out of my attic flat and find something new to think about and shake things up in my head. I need external stimulation to get things going in my head before I can hermit off (which I do fairly often).

It's like a snow globe of stuff, and external stimulation is the snow. I have to add snow or find a new way to shake it up so I can be energized. When the snow settles, I get sad and depressed because I can see the little house and tree and lonely figure there, and it's depressing.

More cerebral 7s spend a lot of time in their head (again, I have to emphasis, not introspecting, but thinking about things like theories, how the future might play out, a fun trip for the future) that is often missed in a lot of the 7 descriptions you'll find online. The basic motivation of 7 is fear of pain, especially emotional pain that comes from introspection. So while 7s are positive, they can also come off as shallow because they don't dwell on bad things.

tl;dr- No, 7s can not be introverted, though they can appear to be so if you focus solely on behavior. 7s seem almost purely to be an EP type, and is probably the most common type for that temperament.

[Absurd]

I don't think 7s can be introverted, but they certainly can have withdrawn periods.

I see E7 as an essentially extroverted type (more so than all the others)

Same here as long one actually checks and agrees with Enneagram scriptures. The moment you branch out and start devising theories of your own, even though, still based off those official(?) ones found on the Internet or some other external source like a book on the subject, it is no longer Enneagram theory, it is your theory.

[Creepy-pokeball]

5 and 7 are probably the strongest tie to Sociotype, where 5 is extreme introversion and 7 is extreme extroversion.

Please keep in mind that introversion does not equal internal or subversiveness. Likewise, Please keep in mind that extroversion does not equal external or overtness.

[Creepy-pokeball]

Here's video interview on both 4 and 7 that may be helpful:

Seven- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VemLag8jkA
Four- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA27yA2AYx0

When I watched these, it's been awhile, I took down some notes about what the people said, and something that stood out as a difference between them was that 4s are very self-aware and introspective, but 7s struggle with that. Obviously there are a lot more differences, but imo 4 is an introverted type, and 7 is an extroverted one, just if you look at the way introverts relate things through themselves, something that 7s don't do.

4 is internal

[squark]

4 is internal

Not sure exactly what you mean by internal. Are you referring specifically to their inclination to look inwards - to introspect? With that introspection 4s have a strong tendency to relate everything through themselves, which is a field quality rather than an object quality. They focus on who they are and how they fit in the world, the relationship between themselves and everything else (in a subjective manner rather than with objective criteria.) Everything becomes "personal." Some 4s could be extroverted types but of introverted subtypes: for example EIE-Ni rather than EIE-Fe, because of that.

[Creepy-pokeball]

Maybe. From personal epxerience, I have noted that 8s tend to be more likely (no absolutes) to have external ego functions and 4s seemed to tend to have more internal ego functions. As such, INFp seems to be the greated margin of the 4s and ESTj to be one of the main subjects within 8s.

That is how I have seen the spectrum play out. I have seen some odd variables, like the rare ENTj 4 and an INFj 8, but theyre like the dots on a gragh that are few and far between.

I have yet to see any absolute other than 5 and 7, however.

For z record, I am not referring to socionic's strict idea for internal, since Fe itself could be considered internal, as all NF ego functions are termed as such. That would imply that an ST could not be a 4 and an NF could not be an 8, which does not seem to match reality. It only seems to create a general spectrum of likelihood.

[Codie]

I don't think 7s can be introverted, but they certainly can have withdrawn periods. The reason for the extroversion of 7s isn't about being bubbly or anything, it's that they are very externally-focused, not very introspective. Very much looking at the external world for stimulation etc.

What about the 7 do you relate to?

A thirst for life, fun, new skills, understanding, pleasure etc and for self-improvement. I want to improve so I can enjoy life more & better the quality of the present moment. Basically I feel very "vivacious." I'm also quite indecisive to be honest. I'm very open minded and curious, I really want to make the most of life and I have a fear of limiting myself. However, I don't think I hop from one thing to the next as easily as 7's are typical. I'm a typical introvert, social interaction really drains me if it's overwhelming, prolongued, boring or negative etc, sensitive (prone to anxiety issues), prone to fantasize/ daydream..neglect responabilities.

[Gilly]

Maybe. From personal epxerience, I have noted that 8s tend to be more likely (no absolutes) to have external ego functions and 4s seemed to tend to have more internal ego functions. As such, INFp seems to be the greated margin of the 4s and ESTj to be one of the main subjects within 8s.

That is how I have seen the spectrum play out. I have seen some odd variables, like the rare ENTj 4 and an INFj 8, but theyre like the dots on a gragh that are few and far between.

I have yet to see any absolute other than 5 and 7, however.

For z record, I am not referring to socionic's strict idea for internal, since Fe itself could be considered internal, as all NF ego functions are termed as such. That would imply that an ST could not be a 4 and an NF could not be an 8, which does not seem to match reality. It only seems to create a general spectrum of likelihood.

EII 8 wtf?

[Absurd]

EII 8 wtf?

Socionics-enneagram made easy...

[Radio]

in my very limited experience 7 correlates most strongly with EXXp types, followed by ENXj and maaaybe ESXj. intoverted 7 seems a bit counter-intuitive, but i'm sure exceptions exist. i didn't think i'd ever meet an E3 introvert, but as it turns out i know at least one E3 ISFp closely.

[Gilly]

in my very limited experience 7 correlates most strongly with EXXp types, followed by ENXj and maaaybe ESXj. intoverted 7 seems a bit counter-intuitive, but i'm sure exceptions exist. i didn't think i'd ever meet an E3 introvert, but as it turns out i know at least one E3 ISFp closely.

By my observation, E3 is the second most consistently widespread Enneagram type among socionics types, behind E6 and in front of E9. The only type I have never seen an E3 example of is ILI. I think E3s are more typically extroverts, but it's probably more something like a 40/60 or 30/70 split, whereas I think most Enneagram descriptions would lead you to believe that "social extroversion" is a very salient characteristic of 3s.

I think E3 is also probably the second or third most common etype overall, behind 6 and close to 9.

[Gilly]

The 7's I've known have been extremely extroverted EXXp's who love engaging with people. It's kind of hard to visualize an introverted 7

You don't think SEIs can be socially extroverted?

[Creepy-pokeball]

EII 8 wtf?

That was my response, too, lol.

[Creepy-pokeball]

You don't think SEIs can be socially extroverted?

Wrong triad

[Gilly]

That was my response, too, lol.

Who? What kind of person? Country of origin? Moar infoz plx

[JWC3]

The descriptions of 7's always imply that they're so bubbly, and energetic.. some even state or strongly imply "extroverted" in the description. But, is it possible to be a slightly more withdrawn, sensitive, introvert and still be a 7?
I've started to wonder if I'm a 7, I really relate now I'm in a better place mentally/ emotionally. When I was depressed I self-typed as a 1.. reading back on the descriptons I don't relate at all to 1 like I thought I did, the 1 mindset I had was born out of neurosis. I still think that 1 is in my tritype along with 7 and 4. If I was a 4 (which is another strong possiblity) I would have integrated to 1 in a healthy state.. I do relate to 4 descriptions, but I don't integrate into 1. So, maybe I'm a 1 whos integrated into 7?? or a 7 whos no longer desintegrating into 1.... I keep flip flopping between 1,4 and 7 it's really hard to place myself. any ideas

In socionics? Yes. In mbti? No.

[Park]

Or kitties.

[Olimpia]

I don't think 7s can be introverted, but they certainly can have withdrawn periods. The reason for the extroversion of 7s isn't about being bubbly or anything, it's that they are very externally-focused, not very introspective. Very much looking at the external world for stimulation etc.

The 7's I've known have been extremely extroverted EXXp's who love engaging with people. It's kind of hard to visualize an introverted 7

I agree there; all the 7s I have known were Exxp, so I am inclined to believe 7s can only be Exxp.

That doesn't mean that all 7s will be extreme extroverts in the stereotypical sense. 7s can be SO blindspot and hence less sociable; add to that an introverted subtype and a 4 fix, and the person can definitely seem more withdrawn and ambiverted.

[maniac]

Yes. I know a 794 who is relatively introverted (9 and 4 are withdrawn types). Soc last 7s are also kind of introverted, but the least out of the soc lasts.

[Ben Vaserlan]

Katherine Fauvre (creator of Tritype and stacking) thinks I'm an introverted 7. See this video from 1 hour 50 mins. https://youtu.be/t_op1neoIPY?t=1h49m55s Note the end of the URL. if you click on it, it will play from the correct point.

[maniac]

Katherine Fauvre (creator of Tritype and stacking) thinks I'm an introverted 7. See this video from 1 hour 50 mins. https://youtu.be/t_op1neoIPY?t=1h49m55s Note the end of the URL. if you click on it, it will play from the correct point.

You dont seem introverted lol, but 7 yes

[Olimpia]

He's got a strong Contact subtype.

[Mr inappropriate]

The Riddler is an example for introverted 7 imo. LII - 7

[Ben Vaserlan]

Strong contact subtype ... on my territory not outside of it.

[Olimpia]

The Riddler is an example for introverted 7 imo. LII - 7

Hmm... The Riddler seems to be ILE-Ti 7w6 to me, at least in this portrayal of him.

[flames]

Imo, no, and I've never met one. That doesn't mean we gotta be super extraverted all the time, tho.

[idontgiveaf]

I can be introverted.

Im a type 7 and i love going outside and hanging out with friends and meeting new people! But, after that i need to introvert xD to gain energy like literal energy because i tend to push myself too much. That i literally get exhausted physically but i love it when I'm physically exhausted.
I can be introvert because i always introspect. Like when i don't have plans for the weekend, i go to this island near a lake and I'll bike around and just chill there. I love nature. i just love to think and roam my mind. It refreshes me..

And yeah i don't like thinking about negativities because it doesn't exist!

Geez I'm really a 7! I can relate wahahahaha..

Only mbti I'm just confused of.

But I'm an ambivert hahahahaha.

I can be loud sometimes but i can be very silent too because I have pms. Lol