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Is this what it is to be IEE, are all IEE creatures prone to hide in the darkness and bounce out when it's light and glittery?

Is there any way to control these mood swings? How are others supposed to cope with them if not?

I have several friends who are bipolar two of whom suggested i am also, i certainly identify with the rapid cycling (bipolar 2) but is this just an ENFp trait?

I used to see a therapist who suggested i was bipolar, i was referred for assessment where i was told i may be bipolarbut they diagnosed me with episodic major depression because they had not personally (3 sessions of twenty minutes) witnessed mania. The shrink said it was highly possible but not conclusive.

So also Thyroid. I do think thyroid disorders are common in (well lots of people) but especially in IEE and often with the swinging Hyper-hypo-hyper which surprise surprise leads to mood swings. Often peope with hypo-thyroid have depression because of the thyroid.

I was diagnosed with hyperthyroiditus (accute hyperthyroid) which more recently swung the other way (hypo) and now i think it may be going hyper again. Often people with thyroid issues are diagnosed with bipolar disorder mistakenly. Also a common occurance is comorbid bipolar and thyroid problem.

So what is what, am i crazy and are all IEE's like this!!??!!


P.s this is a very personal thread for me so be gentle, i still may delete it anyway... shall see how my mood affects me!
There is an interesting article by DarkAngelFireWolf69 about stress and types that is pretty short http://www.the16types.info/vbulletin...stance-DarkAngelFireWolf69 . I'll paste the part that relates to IEEs. You might want to read it in the context of the rest of the article.

Result Irrational types: SLE(ESTp) IEI(INFp) SLI(INTp) IEE(ENFp) - resistant to stress

These types are elastic, springy. They are the most stress-resistant types which show resilience against immediate stress loads. Their advantage is that they perform well in extreme situations. They are mobilized by unexpected changes in situations – this gives them a new drive. Ability to work effectively in stressful environments adds a new trait to their temperament – elasticity. SLE and IEI maneuver and evade sudden blows. SLI and IEE wait the storm out in a safe location.

These types have anchors in space – they develop habits to do specific actions at certain locations. For SLEs this is often their home, their territory. For SLIs this is their workplace where he feels relaxed and unrestrained.